adj.
Pronunciation: pri- ' pa-r ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē also ' pre-p( ə -)r ə -
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
: preparing or serving to prepare for something : INTRODUCTORY
– pre · pa · ra · to · ri · ly \ pri- ˌ pa-r ə - ' to ̇ r- ə -l ē also ˌ pre-p( ə -)r ə - \ adverb