Synonyms of introductory

introductory

adjective

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 

1

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows

an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preliminary
• preparatory
• primary
• prefatory
• beginning
• preparative
• basic
• precursory
• early
• prelim
• introducing
• preparing
• previous
• prelusive
• elementary
• prefacing
• fundamental
• warning
• preceding
• premonitory
• prior
• readying
• ahead
• former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• subsequent
• after
• behind

2

as in basic

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject

an introductory course in computer programming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• basic
• elementary
• rudimentary
• fundamental
• beginning
• underlying
• essential
• elemental
• basal
• simple
• preliminary
• meat-and-potatoes
• rudimental
• abecedarian
• preparatory
• prime
• primary
• uncomplicated
• primal
• primordial
• primitive
• primeval
• important
• key
• crude
• crucial
• rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advanced
• complex
• detailed
• extensive
• sophisticated
• elaborate
• higher
• complicated
• intricate
• high
• developed
• evolved
• refined
• convoluted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of introductory

Seated on the dais at an introductory news conference for LaMelo Ball, Minnesota Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly was asked about the Wolves’ recruitment of free agent LeBron James. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 14 July 2026

This card offers one of the longest introductory APR periods for purchases and qualifying balance transfers. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Early last year, El-Sayed travelled to Washington for introductory meetings with various pillars of the Democratic establishment. — Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

The jury noted in its report that RT sent emails to riders about the new app, put up posters on buses and included an announcement about the app change at the end of the introductory message for the dispatch line. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026