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Definition of preparative - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅par⋅a⋅tive

  [pri-par-uh-tiv, -pair-]
Use preparative in a Sentence
–adjective
1. preparatory.
–noun
2. something that prepares.
3. a preparation.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME preparatif < MF < ML praeparātīvus. See preparation, -ive

Related forms:
pre⋅par⋅a⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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pre·par·a·tive   (prĭ-pār'ə-tĭv, -pâr'-)   
adj.  Serving or tending to prepare or make ready; preliminary.
n.  Something that prepares for or acts as a preliminary to something following.
pre·par'a·tive·ly adv.
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