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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Founding Father James Madison included this important bulwark against governmental overreaching in his introductory draft of the Bill of Rights, and it was then incorporated into the United States Constitution and many of the individual state constitutions.
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Acquario Pizza’s introductory menu offers a choice of 10 pizzas with toppings such as soppressata, prosciutto cotto, Calabrian chili peppers and cup-and-char pepperoni.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Founding Father James Madison included this important bulwark against governmental overreaching in his introductory draft of the Bill of Rights, and it was then incorporated into the United States Constitution and many of the individual state constitutions.
—Barbara Jaffe, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
As a result, this strategy works best for borrowers who can aggressively pay down their debt within the introductory window.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Acquario Pizza’s introductory menu offers a choice of 10 pizzas with toppings such as soppressata, prosciutto cotto, Calabrian chili peppers and cup-and-char pepperoni.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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