Synonyms of preparatory

preparatory

adjective

pri-ˈper-ə-ˌtȯr-ē 

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows

a preparatory investigation to see if there is enough evidence to warrant bringing charges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preliminary
• introductory
• preparative
• prefatory
• beginning
• primary
• preparing
• precursory
• prelim
• early
• prelusive
• basic
• introducing
• elementary
• previous
• fundamental
• readying
• premonitory
• warning
• preceding
• prior
• prefacing
• ahead
• former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• subsequent
• following
• after
• behind

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of preparatory

This Sunday marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the final week in the preparatory period before Christmas. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024

Full negative processing, two months preparatory work, tests, 42 shooting days, with the participation of 10 NFI Filmlab professionals. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024

Now, Sotheby’s is teaming up with the artist’s estate to stage a sale that will bring Christo’s preparatory sketches for the work to market. —Angelica Villa For Artnews, Robb Report, 12 July 2021

The ultimate goal of any preparatory practice is to get an accountable human thinking about the situation and planning in advance. —Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024