Definitions
preceding and preparing for something
Word origin
From Middle English preparatori, from Late Latin praeparatorius. By surface analysis, prepare + -atory.
Used in a sentence
“I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.”
“A butcher bird has stirred, tuned its flute with a few preparatory notes.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Beforehand”11 letters
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