■ adjective serving as or carrying out preparation.
↘ Brit. relating to education in a ~ school.
Phrases
~ to as a preparation for.
Origin
ME: from late L. praeparatorius , from praeparat- , praeparare (see prepare ).
■ adjective serving as or carrying out preparation.
↘ Brit. relating to education in a ~ school.
Phrases
~ to as a preparation for.
Origin
ME: from late L. praeparatorius , from praeparat- , praeparare (see prepare ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004