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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The introductory rate for a single-person membership is $249 per month, although the monthly dues will likely increase based on demand, Dewey, the general manager, said.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
And in the comments of her introductory video, her team shoots down every plausible guess.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $127 (plus tax).
—Ken Stern, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Steiner emerged as perhaps the biggest star of Formula 1’s Drive to Survive, doesn’t have any MotoGP experience, and, at his introductory press conference, did his best to come off humble.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
And in the comments of her introductory video, her team shoots down every plausible guess.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Sign up today with coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off the regular course price of $127 (plus tax).
—Ken Stern, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
Steiner emerged as perhaps the biggest star of Formula 1’s Drive to Survive, doesn’t have any MotoGP experience, and, at his introductory press conference, did his best to come off humble.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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