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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When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks. — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026 While Happy Head offers introductory costs at $36 for the topical solution and supplements, the prices increase substantially after the first month. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Your rate stays the same during the introductory period, which can last several years. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Jones and Feliciano won their introductory press conference Monday, creating a level of engagement and connection that topped even the public introductions of Moores and Lucchino in 1995 and the Seidler-Ron Fowler group in 2012. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for introductory

Word History

First Known Use

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

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introductory

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