1
[ adjective ] preceding and preparing for something

Synonyms

propaedeutic preparative

Examples

"preparatory steps"

Related terms

preceding

2
[ adjective ] preceding and preparing for something

Synonyms

preparative

Examples

"preparatory steps"

Used in print

(James Bryant Conant, Slums and Suburbs...)

The `` diversified occupations '' program is a part-time trade preparatory program conducted over two school_years on a cooperative basis between the school and local industrial and business employers .

Related terms

preceding

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Rhymes with

declaratory migratory oratory exploratory excretory laboratory celebratory expiratory declaratory oratory expiratory exploratory predatory reformatory dormitory participatory exculpatory revelatory anticipatory territory observatory purgatory respiratory confirmatory accusatory explanatory territory statutory dilatory regulatory investigatory oscillatory aleatory desultory exculpatory observatory obligatory transitory conciliatory defamatory signatory compensatory contributory articulatory lavatory confirmatory laudatory revelatory purgatory depilatory mandatory depository retaliatory interrogatory congratulatory derogatory discriminatory inflammatory predatory hallucinatory circulatory respiratory repository ambulatory participatory inhibitory prohibitory anticipatory repository derogatory depository laudatory conservatory interrogatory accusatory conservatory inventory tory repertory auditory auditory category story storey multistory outlawry allegory promissory story storey montessori dory promissory dory corrie lorry lory gory florey quarry corrie lorry lory flory glory gory hoary florey flory glory quarry

Phonetic and Homophones

P R IH0 P EH1 R AH0 T AO2 R IY0
P R EH1 P R AH0 T AO2 R IY0

Similar Spelling

prevaricator proprietor property prepared prepare_for preparative preparation prevarication proportion prevaricate proportionally proportional propertyless property_tax property_man preparedness proportionate property_line prop_root

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