introductory
adjective
in·tro·duc·to·ry
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
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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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
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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