preparation
//ˌpɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n//
formalForms
- Plural
- preparations
Definitions
1.The act of preparing or getting ready.
- I went over my notes in preparation for the exam.
2.The state of being prepared; readiness.
3.That which is prepared.
- The traditional remedy is a bitter preparation made from steamed herbs.
4.The day before the Sabbath or other Jewish feast-day.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2975
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
From Middle English preparacion, from Middle French preparacion, from Latin praeparatio, praeparationem.
Morphologically prepare + -ation.