Preparative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹəˈpæɹətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Preparative is an adjective meaning That serves to prepare something.
Meaning
That serves to prepare something.
More Meanings
- preliminary or preparatory
- (chemistry) Pertaining to the synthesis, purification, or isolation of compounds from mixtures or raw materials.
- Something to be done in preparation; a preliminary
Example Sentences
preparative discussions
preparative chromatography
a preparative unto sermons
necessary preparatives for our voyage
Word Forms
- preparatives
Synonyms for preparative
Depending on context, synonyms include preparatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preceding, preparatory, ultracentrifugation, ultracentrifuge, ultracentrifuges, postpreparative.
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