introductory
adjective
in·tro·duc·to·ry
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
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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There’s a simmering rage and self-loathing to Blakey, which Latif matches in the form of unpredictable camera motion, but these introductory moments are about as energetic as the movie ever gets.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The new routes from Phoenix to Reno and Spokane will have introductory base fares starting at $29 one way, according to Frontier Airlines.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Its speeds can match or exceed many competitors, but prices increase significantly after the introductory period.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The new routes from Phoenix to Reno and Spokane will have introductory base fares starting at $29 one way, according to Frontier Airlines.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Its speeds can match or exceed many competitors, but prices increase significantly after the introductory period.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $67 (plus tax).
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for introductory
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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