introductory

adjective

in·​tro·​duc·​to·​ry ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce introductory (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
introductorily 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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The Heat will hold an introductory press conference for Wiggins, Mitchell and Kyle Anderson on Sunday at 9 a.m. at Kaseya Center ahead of their first practice with the team. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2025 Rather than injecting the regular introductory weekly dose, people are only taking half that amount or less. Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Feb. 2025 The definition of preamble is: The introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification. Jim Weygand, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Tuesday’s hearing was only an introductory hearing and did not include public testimony. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for introductory 

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of introductory was in 1605

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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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introductory

adjective
in·​tro·​duc·​to·​ry ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce introductory (audio)
: serving to introduce
introductorily adverb

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