preparative
1. [ adjective ] preceding and preparing for something
Synonyms: propaedeutic preparatory
Examples:

"preparatory steps"

Related terms: preceding
2. [ adjective ] preceding and preparing for something
Synonyms: preparatory
Examples:

"preparatory steps"

Related terms: preceding
Similar spelling:   preparation
  prevaricate
  prepared
  preparatory
  preoperative
  propertied
  prepare_for
  propertyless
  property
  prevaricator
  preparedness
  prop_root
  prevarication