Synonyms of preparatory

preparatory

adjective

pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in preliminary

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 & Similar Words

• preliminary
• introductory
• preparative
• prefatory
• beginning
• primary
• preparing
• precursory
• prelim
• early
• prelusive
• basic
• introducing
• elementary
• previous
• fundamental
• readying
• premonitory
• warning
• preceding
• prior
• prefacing
• ahead
• former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subsequent
• following
• after
• behind

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preparatory

Another measure to speed up the preparatory studies proposes that when a power plant operator and a large load customer of a similar size both apply for access to the grid, only one study of the impact of both players joining should be conducted, rather than sequential studies. — IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2026

Separate preparatory meetings with each side are set to take place in Doha this week, ahead of the official signing in Switzerland and the start of the technical talks, the diplomat said. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Anthem’s services cover all stages of drug development, including research, testing, preparatory work for clinical trials and the manufacture of pharmaceutical ingredients. — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026

This includes increasing college preparatory course availability at high schools, making financial aid systems easier to navigate, and recruiting and retaining Asian American and Pacific Islander faculty members. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026