Preparatory and Supplementary
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Preparatory
Preparatory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
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Synonyms for Preparatory
Supplementary
Supplementary adjective - Available to supply something extra when needed.
Preparatory is an antonym for supplementary.
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Supplementary and Preparatory. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/preparatory/supplementary
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