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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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Synonyms: beginning, preliminary, precursory, prefatory, prelim, prelusive, preparative, preparatory, primary

INTRODUCTORY Defined for Kids

adjective in·tro·duc·to·ry \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-tə-rē\

: serving to introduce : preliminary <an introductory lesson>

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