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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

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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

Now the doctor mixed gourd after gourd of his preparative, and set the natives to work rubbing it into the under side of the skins.

From The Rogue Elephant The Boys' Big Game Series by Arting, Fred J.