preparatory
adjective/prɪˈpærəˌtɔri/
Frequency rank: #8,232 most common English word
Meaning
done in order to prepare for something; serving as preparation.
Example sentence
She spent the summer in preparatory courses before starting university.
Synonyms & related words
- preliminary
- introductory
- preparative
- initial
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