Synonyms of preparatory

preparatory

adjective

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