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 the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
Quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Angels faithful, Moore capped his introductory homestand with another clutch at-bat — in a week that started with a bang thanks to his two home run spectacle Tuesday against the Red Sox.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
During his introductory press conference after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, the Duke product was asked what players were on his NBA and WNBA Mount Rushmore.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The Dallas Mavericks held their introductory press conference for Cooper Flag on Friday at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 29 June 2025
Quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Angels faithful, Moore capped his introductory homestand with another clutch at-bat — in a week that started with a bang thanks to his two home run spectacle Tuesday against the Red Sox.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
During his introductory press conference after being selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, the Duke product was asked what players were on his NBA and WNBA Mount Rushmore.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
The Dallas Mavericks held their introductory press conference for Cooper Flag on Friday at the Dallas Mavericks Practice Facility.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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