Essential and Preparatory

Essential

Essential adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Usage example: anyone with an essential knowledge of human biology can follow the documentary

Preparatory and essential are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preparatory" instead an adjective "Essential".

Nearby Words: essence, essentially, essentiality

Preparatory

Preparatory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
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Essential and preparatory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Essential" instead an adjective "Preparatory".

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