preparate

adjective

prep·​a·​rate

ˈprepərə̇t

: prepared, ready

the dark entrails of the preparate earth

—S. V. Benét

Word History

Etymology

Middle English preparat, from Latin praeparatus, past participle of praeparare to prepare

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