1
: providing information about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin
I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program.
the book's introductory chapter
2
: providing basic information about a subject
an introductory text
a class in introductory physics
3
: intended to attract customers when a new product, service, etc., is introduced
a special introductory offer/price
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/introductory. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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