introductory

adjective

in·​tro·​duc·​to·​ry ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce introductory (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
introductorily adverb

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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Del Rey’s introductory full-length pushes five spots on the Official Albums chart, up to No. 55. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 The pair re-teamed at the Academy Awards the following year for the broadcast’s introductory sketch, which featured Palance dragging a giant Oscar statue onstage, with Crystal (again the host) riding it. Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025 As teased in the State of the Department’s introductory video, the LVMPD also acquired 10 Tesla Cybertrucks. Liam Hibbert | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Feb. 2025 After his introductory news conference, Kubiak mentioned that his scheme requires an elite center. Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for introductory

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First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of introductory was in 1605

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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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introductory

adjective
in·​tro·​duc·​to·​ry ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce introductory (audio)
: serving to introduce
introductorily adverb

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