What does preparative mean?
Preparative means That serves to prepare something.
Preparative
/pɹəˈpæɹətɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
That serves to prepare something.
Definitions by Sense
- That serves to prepare something
- 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 chromatography
preparative discussions
necessary preparatives for our voyage
a preparative unto sermons
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.
Synonyms for preparative
Antonyms for preparative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more preparative
- most preparative
- preparatives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for preparative?
Common synonyms include preparatory.
What is the opposite of preparative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use preparative in a sentence?
preparative chromatography
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