preoperational

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Synonyms: preparational

Antonyms: preparational

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

1. Prior to a [[surgical]] [[operation]].
2. In or relating to a [[Piagetian]] [[phase]] of [[child]] [[development]] characterized by [[sparse]] and [[logical]]ly [[inadequate]] [[mental]] [[operation]]s and inability to [[reason]] or work with [[symbol]]s.

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