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
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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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Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
An excellent introductory platform bed frame, Article’s Basi bed frame is space-saving and minimal.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
This week's audio version comes with a special introductory conversation with me and my colleague Mike Ozanian .
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
He was inducted in 2010, with an introductory speech by Wyclef Jean.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 24 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.
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