preparative

Etymology

From Middle English preperatif, from Middle French preparatif and Medieval Latin prēparātīvus.

adj

  1. That serves to prepare something
    preparative chromatography
  2. preliminary or preparatory
    preparative discussions

noun

  1. Something to be done in preparation; a preliminary
    All wars are boyish, and are fought by boys, / The champions and enthusiasts of the state: / Turbid ardors and vain joys / Not barrenly abate— / Stimulants to the power mature, / Preparatives of fate. 1866, Herman Melville, Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War/The March into Virginia

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