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Preperation vs. Preparation: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 30, 2023
"Preperation" is a common misspelling of the correct term "Preparation," which refers to the action of making something ready in advance.

Which is correct: Preperation or Preparation

How to spell Preparation?

Preperation is Incorrect

Preparation is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of "prepare" and just add "ation" at the end.
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Remember there's only one 'e' after the initial 'pr' in "preparation."
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Use the mnemonic: “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.”
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Mentally break the word down: pre-par-a-tion.
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Relate the word to "prepare," which also has an 'a' after the 'p.'
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Preperation and Preparation Definitions

Preperation

Preperation is an incorrect spelling of Preparation.
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Preparation

Preparation is the process of creating or getting something ready.
The preparation of legal documents took several hours.
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Preparation

Preparation is a state of readiness.
His preparation gave him confidence before the big game.
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Preparation

The act or process of preparing
The preparation of dinner for six people.
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Preparation

The state of having been made ready beforehand; readiness.
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Preparation

Often preparations An action done to prepare for something, especially for an event or undertaking
Preparations for the opening of the new school.
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Preparation

A substance, such as a medicine, prepared for a particular purpose.
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Preparation

The anticipation of a dissonant tone by means of its introduction as a consonant tone in the preceding chord.
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Preparation

The dissonant tone so anticipated.
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Preparation

(uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
I went over my notes in preparation for the exam.
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Preparation

(uncountable) The state of being prepared; readiness.
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Preparation

(countable) That which is prepared.
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Preparation

A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
The traditional remedy is a bitter preparation made from steamed herbs.
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Preparation

(anatomy) A part of any animal body preserved as a specimen.
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Preparation

(music) Any of the objects placed between the strings of a prepared piano.
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Preparation

(Judaism) The day before the Sabbath or other Jewish feast-day.
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Preparation

Devotional exercises introducing an office.
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Preparation

(music) The previous introduction, as an integral part of a chord, of a note continued into a succeeding dissonance.
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Preparation

The act of preparing or fitting beforehand for a particular purpose, use, service, or condition; previous arrangement or adaptation; a making ready; as, the preparation of land for a crop of wheat; the preparation of troops for a campaign.
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Preparation

The state of being prepared or made ready; preparedness; readiness; fitness; as, a nation in good preparation for war.
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Preparation

That which makes ready, prepares the way, or introduces; a preparatory act or measure.
I will show what preparations there were in nature for this dissolution.
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Preparation

That which is prepared, made, or compounded by a certain process or for a particular purpose; a combination. Specifically: (a) Any medicinal substance fitted for use. (b) Anything treated for preservation or examination as a specimen. (c) Something prepared for use in cookery.
I wish the chemists had been more sparing who magnify their preparations.
In the preparations of cookery, the most volatile parts of vegetables are destroyed.
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Preparation

An army or fleet.
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Preparation

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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Preparation

Accomplishment; qualification.
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Preparation

The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose;
Preparations for the ceremony had begun
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Preparation

A substance prepared according to a formula
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Preparation

The cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening;
His planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
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Preparation

The state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action);
Putting them in readiness
Their preparation was more than adequate
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Preparation

(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord;
The resolution of one dissonance is often the preparation for another disonance
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Preparation

Activity leading to skilled behavior
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Preparation

Preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
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Preparation

The act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat;
Cooking can be a great art
People are needed who have experience in cookery
He left the preparation of meals to his wife
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Preparation

Preparation is the act of making something ready beforehand.
Her preparation for the exam was thorough.
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Preparation

Preparation refers to a substance specially made up in advance.
The chef made a special preparation for the sauce.
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Preparation

Preparation involves planning or groundwork done in advance.
Extensive preparation is crucial for a successful presentation.
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FAQs

What is the pronunciation of Preparation?

It's pronounced as /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/.
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What is the root word of Preparation?

The root word is "prepare."
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Which vowel is used before Preparation?

The vowel 'o' is commonly used before "Preparation," as in "for preparation."
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Why is it called Preparation?

It's called "preparation" as it stems from the verb "prepare," which signifies getting something ready in advance.
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What is the verb form of Preparation?

The verb form is "to prepare."
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What is the plural form of Preparation?

The plural form is "preparations."
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What is the singular form of Preparation?

"Preparation" is already in its singular form.
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Is Preparation a vowel or consonant?

It starts with a consonant ('P').
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What is the second form of Preparation?

N/A, it doesn't have multiple forms like a verb.
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Which preposition is used with Preparation?

"For" is often used, as in "preparation for."
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Which conjunction is used with Preparation?

"And," as in "preparation and planning."
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Is Preparation a noun or adjective?

It is a noun.
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Is Preparation a collective noun?

No, it is not a collective noun.
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Is the word Preparation imperative?

No, it is not imperative.
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What part of speech is Preparation?

It is a noun.
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What is the third form of Preparation?

N/A, it doesn't have multiple forms like a verb.
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Is Preparation a negative or positive word?

It is generally a neutral or positive word, depending on context.
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Is the Preparation term a metaphor?

No, but it can be used metaphorically.
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How do we divide Preparation into syllables?

Prep-a-ra-tion.
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What is a stressed syllable in Preparation?

The third syllable, "ra," is stressed.
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What is the opposite of Preparation?

The opposite could be "unpreparedness" or "negligence."
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Is Preparation a countable noun?

Yes, it is countable.
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What is another term for Preparation?

Another term could be "readiness" or "planning."
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How is Preparation used in a sentence?

"The team's diligent preparation was evident in their victory."
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Which article is used with Preparation?

"The" or "a," depending on the context.
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Is Preparation an adverb?

No, it is not an adverb.
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Is Preparation an abstract noun?

Yes, it is an abstract noun.
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How many syllables are in Preparation?

Four syllables.
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Which determiner is used with Preparation?

"The" or "a," depending on context.
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What is the first form of Preparation?

"Preparation" is its basic form.
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