Found 2 items, similar to Preparative.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: preparative
preparative
adj : preceding and preparing for something;
“preparatory steps”
[syn:
preparatory,
propaedeutic]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Preparative
Preparative
\Pre*par"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. pr['e]paratif.]
Tending to prepare or make ready; having the power of
preparing, qualifying, or fitting; preparatory.
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Laborious quest of knowledge preparative to this work.
-- South.
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Preparative
\Pre*par"a*tive\, n.
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1. That which has the power of preparing, or previously
fitting for a purpose; that which prepares.
“A
preparative unto sermons.” --Hooker.
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2. That which is done in the way of preparation.
“Necessary
preparatives for our voyage.” --Dryden.
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