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Meaning of Preparative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
pɹəˈpæɹətɪv

Definitions

Something to be done in preparation; a preliminary

Equivalents

العربية تحضيري
Italiano preparative

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Preparatively preparator Preparatorily Preparatory preparatory it preparatory school

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