Final and Preparative

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Final adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.

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Preparative is an antonym for final.

Nearby Words: finalize, finale, finalise, finally, finality

Preparative adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.

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Final is an antonym for preparative in preliminary topic.

Nearby Words: preparation, preparatory

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