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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In his introductory news conference Wednesday at the Advocate Center, Graham joked that starting out as a top executive is akin to becoming a first-time parent.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
There's a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then a $95 annual fee (see rates and fees).
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
During his introductory news conference in January, Mattingly said his managing days were behind him.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
That archive of prints is in the process of being broken up for sale, and a few hundred of those boxes, including this set of 36 prints plus a clutch of introductory material and captions, have made their way to Daniel/Oliver, a gallery in East Williamsburg.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
There's a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then a $95 annual fee (see rates and fees).
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 May 2026
During his introductory news conference in January, Mattingly said his managing days were behind him.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026
That archive of prints is in the process of being broken up for sale, and a few hundred of those boxes, including this set of 36 prints plus a clutch of introductory material and captions, have made their way to Daniel/Oliver, a gallery in East Williamsburg.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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