introductory

adjective

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

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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I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program. a class in introductory physics

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