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introductory

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktɚi/adjective5 syllables

Introductory means: serving as a base or starting point.

Synonyms for introductory8

adjective, as in serving as a base or starting point

basic, first, 1st

adjective, as in serving as an introduction or preface

prefatorial, prefatory, preceding

adjective, as in serving to open or begin

opening

also used for introductory

preparatory

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What does introductory mean?3

adjective

1

serving as a base or starting point“a basic course in Russian”

2

serving as an introduction or preface

3

serving to open or begin“began the slide show with some introductory remarks”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Introductory in a sentence

  • I would like to volunteer to teach introductory courses.hackerman
  • Every high school student should be required to take an introductory logic course.shekitten
  • Write this in the introductory section of your paper.Amastan
  • Describe your academic paper in the introductory section.Amastan
  • He told me about the introductory part of the translation thesis.Miktsoanit
  • I have to take an introductory seminar next year.Ioan_Cristian
  • I'm on the lookout for a good introductory book about the Internet.CK
  • Enrolling in the book club obligates you to buy three more books after the introductory package.CarpeLanam

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