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preparatory

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/prɪˈpɛrəˌtɔri/ · pre-par-a-to-ry

Relating to or intended for preparation.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or intended for preparation.

تیاری سے متعلق یا تیاری کے لیے مقصدی.

تیاری کرنے والا

tiyaari karne wala

Synonyms

preparatorypreliminaryintroductoryپیشگیابتدائیآمادگی

Antonyms

finalconclusivedecisiveآخریحتمیفیصلہ کن

Common Collocations

  • preparatory course
  • preparatory work
  • preparatory activities

Example Sentences

She enrolled in a preparatory course before applying to university.

اس نے یونیورسٹی میں داخلے کے لیے ایک تیاری کرنے والے کورس میں داخلہ لیا.

Us ne university mein dakhle ke liye ek tiyaari karne wale course mein dakhla liya.

Preparatory work is essential for a successful project.

کامیاب منصوبے کے لیے تیاری کا کام ضروری ہے.

Kamyab mansoobe ke liye tiyaari ka kaam zaroori hai.

The school offers several preparatory programs for students.

اسکول طلباء کے لیے کئی تیاری کرنے والے پروگرام پیش کرتا ہے.

School talba ke liye kai tiyaari karne wale program pesh karta hai.

Easily Confused With

preparatory:Not to be confused with 'preparation', which refers specifically to the act of getting ready, while 'preparatory' describes something designed or used for preparation.

Word Family

prepare
verbتیار کرنا
preparation
nounتیاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'preparatory' as 'prep' which means preparation.

Imagine a student studying notes before an exam, getting ready for success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "praeparare" — to prepare

First known use: 17th century

The word 'preparatory' entered the English language in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin verb 'praeparare'. Its use has evolved to refer to activities or studies that prepare individuals for a particular purpose.