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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My introductory archaeology students try their hand at experimental archaeology by attempting to replicate a prehistoric bone awl (piercing tool).
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JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2025
Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 20% off.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Pricing may increase after the introductory period, and performance can vary in more remote edge-of-network areas where infrastructure is older or more congested.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The Personomic saddle is available now in Road, Gravel, Trekking and MTB models, at an introductory price of €249 (about US$289) – the regular price will be €299 ($348).
—Ben Coxworth
october 24, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2025
Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 20% off.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Pricing may increase after the introductory period, and performance can vary in more remote edge-of-network areas where infrastructure is older or more congested.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The Personomic saddle is available now in Road, Gravel, Trekking and MTB models, at an introductory price of €249 (about US$289) – the regular price will be €299 ($348).
—Ben Coxworth
october 24, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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