Etymology

preparate

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Today it means: To prepare. Full definition →

Middle English preparaten ← Medieval Latin preparātus
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preparate · verb1

  1. Medieval Latin · derived frompreparātus
  2. Middle English · inherited frompreparaten
  3. English todaypreparate

From Middle English preparaten, from preparat + -en, from Medieval Latin preparātus, perfect passive participle of preparō. Equivalent to prepare + -ate (verb-forming suffix). In some recent uses, probably back-formation from preparation. Compare prepare, from Middle French.

preparate · adjective2

  1. Medieval Latin · derived frompreparātus
  2. Middle English · inherited frompreparat
  3. English todaypreparate

From Middle English preparat, from Medieval Latin preparātus. See -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

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