introductory

adjective

in·tro·duc·to·ry ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē

Synonyms of introductory

: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective

an introductory course in calculus

introductorily

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rə-lē

adverb

Examples of introductory in a Sentence

I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program. a class in introductory physics

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1605, in the meaning defined above

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introductory

adjective

in·tro·duc·to·ry ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē

: serving to introduce

introductorily

-t(ə-)rə-lē

adverb

introductory

adjective

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