preparata
Preparata is the feminine singular form of the Italian past participle and adjective preparato, derived from the verb preparare, meaning that something has been prepared or is in a prepared state. As an adjective it agrees with feminine nouns; masculine singular is preparato, masculine plural preparati, and feminine plural preparate. In Italian, preparata can also function as a noun in certain contexts, though its primary use is adjectival.
Etymology and usage: preparata comes from Latin preparatus, the past participle of parare, to prepare. The term
Surname and notable people: Preparata is also an Italian-origin surname. Notable bearers include Franco P. Preparata,
See also: In English-language and cross-cultural contexts, "Preparata" (capitalized) may refer to the surname, while the