introductory

adjective in·tro·duc·to·ry \ ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Examples: introductory in a Sentence

Definition of introductory

: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective

an introductory course in calculus

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introductorily

play \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb

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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

Recent Examples of introductory from the Web

And there was, of course, the introductory press conference and rally with scores of key figures in and around Louisville athletics in attendance.

— jeff greer, The Courier-Journal, "Why Josh Nickelberry is such a big get for Louisville basketball," 1 June 2018
Since this is the first year of Ramona High’s involvement in Femineers, Hill said her students are taking the introductory class, which is Creative Robotics.

— julie gallant, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Girls gain STEM skills in Femineer Program," 20 Mar. 2018
The Seaside High School website lists Anderson as an educator in the career and technical department responsible for introductory classes on fire and police, as well as public safety.

— alene tchekmedyian, latimes.com, "Teacher who accidentally fired gun at school apologizes and thanks community for support," 16 Mar. 2018
New Suns' head coach Igor Kokoskov made one thing clear in his introductory press conference Monday.

— scott bordow, azcentral, "Igor Kokoskov says coaching Phoenix Suns is 'challenge I'm ready for'," 14 May 2018
After this introductory conversation, the miniseries hits all the necessary points of its source material, giving us the airy tale of how four girls become women in the changing 19th century.

— refinery29.com, "Little Women Review: If You Love The Novel, You’ll Love The Miniseries," 11 May 2018
Robert Forster, who must have been available for only a day, contributes an introductory cameo as a minister headed back east in defeat after trying to convert the Indians.

— j.r. jones, Chicago Reader, "The Chicago Film Critics Association takes a break from journalism to present its own slate of films," 3 May 2018
In the middle of Friday’s introductory news conference that made the strongest possible first impression, Roquan Smith politely acknowledged playing against Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky in college.

— david haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Everything relative, but after draft Bears can say they're most improved team in NFC North," 28 Apr. 2018
An introductory news conference is scheduled for Tuesday.

— john marshall, The Seattle Times, "AP source: Arizona to hire Kevin Sumlin as football coach," 14 Jan. 2018

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INTRODUCTORY Defined for English Language Learners

introductory

adjective

Definition of introductory for English Language Learners

: providing information about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin
: providing basic information about a subject
: intended to attract customers when a new product, service, etc., is introduced