preparative

[pri-par-uh-tiv, -pair-] / prɪˈpær ə tɪv, -ˈpɛər- /

ADJECTIVE

introductory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inaugural preparatory

WEAK

anterior basic beginning early elementary incipient inductive initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory prelusive primary prior proemial provisional rudimentary starting

Antonyms

WEAK

concluding ending final finishing last

ADJECTIVE

preparatory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

preliminary previous

WEAK

before elementary in advance of in anticipation of inductive opening precautionary prefatory prelusive prep primary prior to

Antonyms

WEAK

auxiliary supplementary

ADJECTIVE

prolegomenous

Synonyms

WEAK

anterior basic beginning early elementary inaugural incipient inductive initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory preliminary prelusive preparatory primary prior proemial provisional rudimentary starting

Example Sentences

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The catch-22 is that while stem cell transplants can prevent this failure, the usual preparative chemotherapy or radiation can cause severe complications or even cancer.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

These preparative mass spectrometers can be used to produce chemical compounds in a new way.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2023

However, preparative mass spectrometry could soon open up completely new possibilities for these applications, for example, in the production of microchips, solar cells or biologically active coatings.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2023

Another preparative method is the electrochemical oxidation of a hot solution of a metal halide to form the appropriate metal chlorates.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

Hence Dr. Watt infers that the smallpox is a kind of preparative for the measles, rendering the disease more mild.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

preparative

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