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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Barinholtz and Hahn even presented the category for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, but didn't take the opportunity to name-drop Sal Saperstein at any point in their introductory segment.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Be sure to check for price increases after introductory periods, as promotional rates often rise once the initial term ends.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Rodrigo’s introductory project is now up to 224 weeks on the main albums tally and streaming roster, but only 196 turns on the all-encompassing sales list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
Be sure to check for price increases after introductory periods, as promotional rates often rise once the initial term ends.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Rodrigo’s introductory project is now up to 224 weeks on the main albums tally and streaming roster, but only 196 turns on the all-encompassing sales list.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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