introductory

1 coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution Synonyms beginning, preliminary, precursory, prefatory, prelim, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primaryRelated Words introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying; premonitory, warning; basic, elementary, fundamental; ahead, early, former, preceding, previous, priorNear Antonyms after, behind, following, subsequent

2 of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject an introductory course in computer programming Synonyms abecedarian, basal, basic, beginning, elemental, essential, fundamental, elementary, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary, underlyingRelated Words primal, primary, prime, simple; crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated; preliminary, preparatory; crucial, important, keyNear Antonyms complex, sophisticated; complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate; developed, evolved, high, higher, refinedAntonyms advanced