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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So, with the support of the school for developing an introductory class on archaeology, Harris-Thacker developed one.
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Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Lupoi, a former Bears defensive lineman, traveled to Hawaii to meet with freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele immediately after his introductory press conference, and Sagapolutele confirmed his return to the Bears shortly thereafter.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Its introductory price for new customers is $55 for a halo salt contrast session or $65 for a regular contrast therapy session.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
WalletHub estimates that paying off 25% of credit card debt over the course of 2026 would amount to about $2,755 for the average household, or roughly $230 per month using a 0% balance-transfer card with at least a 12-month introductory period.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Lupoi, a former Bears defensive lineman, traveled to Hawaii to meet with freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele immediately after his introductory press conference, and Sagapolutele confirmed his return to the Bears shortly thereafter.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Its introductory price for new customers is $55 for a halo salt contrast session or $65 for a regular contrast therapy session.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Jan. 2026
WalletHub estimates that paying off 25% of credit card debt over the course of 2026 would amount to about $2,755 for the average household, or roughly $230 per month using a 0% balance-transfer card with at least a 12-month introductory period.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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