Definition of Preparatives

1. Noun. (plural of preparative) ¹

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Definition of Preparatives

1. preparative [n] - See also: preparative

Lexicographical Neighbors of Preparatives

prepacks
prepaid
prepaint
prepainted
prepainting
prepaints
preparable
preparation
preparation fire
preparational
preparationist
preparationists
preparations
preparative
preparatively
preparatives (current term)
preparator
preparatorily
preparators
preparatory
preparatory school
prepare
prepare for
prepared
preparedly
preparedness
preparednesses
preparer
preparers
prepares

Literary usage of Preparatives

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century by Jean Henri Merle d'Aubigné, Henry White (1846)
"The Elector's preparatives and Indignation—Recess of Augsburg- Irritating Language—Apology of the Confession—Intimidation- Final Interview—Messages of ..."

2. The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin and an Account of Its Progress Down by Alexander William Kinglake (1887)
"J • pleteness What caused General Dacres to ask for delay was The Left the backwardness of certain preparatives in the realms of our Left Attack. . Attack. ..."

3. The Saints' Everlasting Rest: Or, A Treatise on the Blessed State of the by Richard Baxter (1872)
"0 take thy Son's excuse, " The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak," Matt. xxvi.. CHAPTER II. THE GREAT preparatives TO THE ..."

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