Thesaurus

preparatory

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of preparatory

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows

a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

Synonyms of preparatory

beginning, introductory, precursory, prefatory, prelim, preliminary, prelusive, preparative, primary

Words Related to preparatory

introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying

premonitory, warning

basic, elementary, fundamental

ahead, early, former, preceding, previous, prior

Near Antonyms of preparatory

after, behind, following, subsequent

Learn More about preparatory

See words that rhyme with preparatory Dictionary: Definition of preparatory Spanish Central: Translation of preparatory Nglish: Translation of preparatory for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of preparatory for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up preparatory? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments

WORD OF THE DAY

secrete

to deposit or conceal in a hiding place

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games