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
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Here’s Eric’s introductory column, and a newer one from June 7.
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Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
Parker Racquet Club opened its padel sports in October and the demand has grown through free introductory classes offered at the club, said Robert Gurolnick, Parker Racquet Club padel coordinator and instructor.
—Businessden | Businessden, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
An introductory film introduces visitors to Truman, with newsreel, documents and artifacts filling the rest of the galleries.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Apr. 2024
Dozens of other elementary schools, however, get only a general introductory music education that is only for fifth-graders.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
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Amy Dickinson, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2024
Parker Racquet Club opened its padel sports in October and the demand has grown through free introductory classes offered at the club, said Robert Gurolnick, Parker Racquet Club padel coordinator and instructor.
—Businessden | Businessden, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
An introductory film introduces visitors to Truman, with newsreel, documents and artifacts filling the rest of the galleries.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 Apr. 2024
Dozens of other elementary schools, however, get only a general introductory music education that is only for fifth-graders.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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