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preparative
[ pri-par-uh-tiv, -pair- ]
noun
- something that prepares.
- a preparation.
preparative
/ ɪˈæəɪ /
adjective
- serving to prepare; preparatory
noun
- something that prepares
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹پ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·貹a·پ· adverb
- ԴDzp·貹a·پ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of preparative1
Example Sentences
These preparative mass spectrometers can be used to produce chemical compounds in a new way.
In the context of her research, an “artifact” is a particular result of the preparative or investigative part of a scientific procedure — i.e., an unnatural one.
Because the required alkylidyne catalysts have also been greatly improved in terms of activity, functional group tolerance, and user-friendliness, this method constitutes a valuable preparative complement.
A laugh, if no argument, is a splendid preparative.
For philosophy, in its highest sense, as the science of ultimate truths, and therefore scientia scientiarum, this mere analysis of terms is preparative only, though as a preparative discipline indispensable.
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