Word: preparatorily
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pre
par
a
to
ri
ly
Definition: In a preparatory manner; preceding and preparing for something
Morphemes:
Affix: prepare
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make oneself ready; to get ready, make preparation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: pre-
Affix: paro
Language: la
Decoded: paro
Meaning: make ready
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.