Continuous
Continuous adjective - Going on and on without any interruptions.
Preparative and continuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preparative" instead an adjective "Continuous".
Preparative
Preparative adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Continuous and preparative are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Continuous" instead an adjective "Preparative".
Nearby Words: preparation, preparatory
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Preparative and Continuous. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/continuous/preparative
Continuous & Preparative. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/continuous/preparative>.
Preparative or Continuous. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/continuous/preparative.
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