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Preparatory vs Preliminarily - What's the difference?

preparatory | preliminarily |

As an adjective preparatory

is of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

As an adverb preliminarily is

in a preliminary manner.

preparatory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative
    • I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.

    Derived terms

    *preparatory school *preparatorily

    preliminarily

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a preliminary manner.