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".
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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