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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Acuff’s introductory press conference with the Kings is set for Monday morning in Sacramento.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Saturday was his introductory news conference.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
That final number turned out to be less than 10,000 larger than Sour, her introductory project, which kicked off its time in first place on the competitive tally with 295,000 equivalent units.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
General manager Bill Zito made sure not to completely shut down the idea of Bobrovsky returning to the Panthers at Brady Tkachuk’s introductory press conference Tuesday.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Saturday was his introductory news conference.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
That final number turned out to be less than 10,000 larger than Sour, her introductory project, which kicked off its time in first place on the competitive tally with 295,000 equivalent units.
—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
General manager Bill Zito made sure not to completely shut down the idea of Bobrovsky returning to the Panthers at Brady Tkachuk’s introductory press conference Tuesday.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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