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introductory

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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 of introductory

beginning, precursory, prefatory, prelim, preliminary, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary
Words Related to introductory

introducing, prefacing, preparing, readying

premonitory, warning

basic, elementary, fundamental

ahead, early, former, preceding, previous, prior
Near Antonyms of introductory

after, behind, following, subsequent
2 of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
  • an introductory course in computer programming
Synonyms of introductory

abecedarian, basal, basic, beginning, elemental, elementary, essential, fundamental, meat-and-potatoes, rudimental, rudimentary, underlying
Words Related to introductory

primal, primary, prime, simple

crude, primeval, primitive, primordial, rude, uncomplicated

preliminary, preparatory

crucial, important, key
Near Antonyms of introductory

complex, sophisticated

complicated, convoluted, detailed, elaborate, extensive, intricate

developed, evolved, high, higher, refined
Antonyms of introductory

advanced

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