preparative (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *preparative*:
ADJECTIVE	all	preparative, preparatory, propaedeutic	preceding and preparing for something

English > *preparative*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	preceding and preparing for something.
Synonyms	preparatory, propaedeutic
Broader	preceding	Existing or coming before
Spanish	preliminar, preparatorio
Catalan	preliminar, preparatori
Verbs	prepare	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	prepare	arrange by systematic planning and united effort
	prepare	educate for a future role or function

HyperDic: preparative