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preparative
[ pri-par-uh-tiv, -pair- ]
noun
- something that prepares.
- a preparation.
preparative
/ prɪˈpærətɪv /
adjective
- serving to prepare; preparatory
noun
- something that prepares
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Derived Forms
- preˈparatively, adverb
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Other Words From
- pre·para·tive·ly adverb
- nonpre·para·tive adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of preparative1
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Example Sentences
This, if this were some preparative for chasing, was what Daun did of it, in the cavalry way; and this was all.
I have time for a few lines preparative to what is to happen in an hour or two; and I love to write to the moment.
If I were to elongate my phiz by way of preparative for a sigh, she would split her little sides with laughing at me.
This, no doubt, would be a better preparative for successful dealing with the young than is generally thought.
This preparative sweetness, with her goodness just before, confirmed my apprehensions.
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