preparations
|pre-pa-ra-tions|
/ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃənz/
(preparation)
making ready
Etymology
'preparation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'preparatio' and the verb 'praeparare', where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'parare' meant 'to make ready'.
'preparation' changed from Latin 'preparatio' through Old French 'preparacion' and Middle English 'preparacioun', eventually becoming the modern English word 'preparation'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of making ready' and over time it retained that core sense while also extending to mean 'things prepared' and specific 'medical or chemical formulations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the acts or process of getting ready for something; arrangements made beforehand.
They made preparations for the trip.
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Noun 2
things that have been prepared in advance for a particular purpose (materials, supplies, equipment).
The preparations for the ceremony were placed backstage.
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Noun 3
a substance or mixture created for a specific use, especially in medicine or chemistry (plural usage refers to various formulations).
The pharmacy stocked several cosmetic preparations.
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Last updated: 2026/01/28 14:53