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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Louie, a 31-year-old former TV reporter, and Velovic, a 25-year-old who works in tech sales, both had strong introductory confessionals as the boats were coming to the marooning.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The introductory collection is in the same hue as the brand’s best-selling Palais bag—black—but colors will be added going forward.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
Sign up today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through July 15, 2025.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Louie, a 31-year-old former TV reporter, and Velovic, a 25-year-old who works in tech sales, both had strong introductory confessionals as the boats were coming to the marooning.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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