PREPARATORY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

preparatory

adjective

pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of preparatory

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

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Recent Examples of preparatory 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 The artist painted the mural singlehandedly, by hand, says the complaint, over many weeks, without preparatory sketches. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026 It will also be used as a test-bed for long-term habitation and preparatory work for permanent bases. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for preparatory

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparatory

Adjective

Both parties would need to present a longform document with the terms of the agreement, which would need preliminary approval from a judge.

— Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Dell Technologies , Hewlett Packard Enterprise — Super Micro Computer’s surge spilled over to its server peers, with the group as a whole boosted by the better-than-expected preliminary results.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 22 July 2026

Definition of preliminary

Adjective

Riley is usually at the Heat’s introductory press conferences, especially for players of James’ caliber.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Guests can also join Tibetan-style painting sessions lasting from half a day to seven days, or take a two- to three-hour introductory class in Tibetan calligraphy.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026