preparatory Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite preceding and preparing for something
    propaedeutic; preparative.
    • preparatory steps

WordNet

Pre*par"a*to*ry adjective
Etymology
L. praeparatorius: cf. F. préparatoire.
Definitions
  1. Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative; as, a preparatory school; a preparatory condition.

Webster 1913