Definition of preparation

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Preparation (n.) The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension..

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Defensory :: Defensory (a.) Tending to defend; defensive; as, defensory preparations..
Rawly :: Rawly (adv.) Without proper preparation or provision.
Cordial :: Cordial (n.) Any invigorating and stimulating preparation; as, a peppermint cordial..
Preparatively :: Preparatively (adv.) By way of preparation.
Liniment :: Liniment (n.) A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant..
Brew :: Brew (v. i.) To be in a state of preparation; to be mixing, forming, or gathering; as, a storm brews in the west..
Paper :: Paper (n.) A medicinal preparation spread upon paper, intended for external application; as, cantharides paper..
Henna :: Henna (n.) The leaves of the henna plant, or a preparation or dyestuff made from them..
Beforehand :: Beforehand (adv.) By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime..
Warburg''s Tincture :: Warburg's tincture () A preparation containing quinine and many other ingredients, often used in the treatment of malarial affections. It was invented by Dr. Warburg of London..
Match :: Match (n.) Anything used for catching and retaining or communicating fire, made of some substance which takes fire readily, or remains burning some time; esp., a small strip or splint of wood dipped at one end in a substance which can be easily ignited by friction, as a preparation of phosphorus or chlorate of potassium..
Ready :: Ready (adv.) In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
Provision :: Provision (n.) The act of providing, or making previous preparation..
Rehearsal :: Rehearsal (n.) The act of rehearsing; recital; narration; repetition; specifically, a private recital, performance, or season of practice, in preparation for a public exhibition or exercise..
Racahout :: Racahout (n.) A preparation from acorns used by the Arabs as a substitute for chocolate, and also as a beverage for invalids..
Nonpreparation :: Nonpreparation (n.) Neglect or failure to prepare; want of preparation.
Preparation :: Preparation (n.) The state of being prepared or made ready; preparedness; readiness; fitness; as, a nation in good preparation for war..
Preparative :: Preparative (n.) That which is done in the way of preparation.
Pharmacopoeia :: Pharmacopoeia (n.) A book or treatise describing the drugs, preparations, etc., used in medicine; especially, one that is issued by official authority and considered as an authoritative standard..
Badminton :: Badminton (n.) A preparation of claret, spiced and sweetened..
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