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introductory
adjective in·tro·duc·to·ry \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē\
: providing information about someone who is about to speak, perform, etc., or something that is about to begin
: providing basic information about a subject
: intended to attract customers when a new product, service, etc., is introduced
Full Definition of INTRODUCTORY
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective <an introductory course in calculus>
— in·tro·duc·to·ri·ly \-t(ə-)rə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INTRODUCTORY
1605
Related to INTRODUCTORY
- Synonyms
- beginning, preliminary, precursory, prefatory, prelim, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary
- Antonyms
- advanced
INTRODUCTORILY Defined for Kids
introductory
adjective in·tro·duc·to·ry \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-tə-rē\
Definition of INTRODUCTORY for Kids
: serving to introduce : preliminary <an introductory lesson>
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