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introductory

adjective
in·​tro·​duc·​to·​ry | \ ËŒin-trÉ™-ˈdÉ™k-t(É™-)rÄ“ How to pronounce introductory (audio) \

Definition of introductory

: 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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Other Words from introductory

introductorily \ ËŒin-​trÉ™-​ˈdÉ™k-​t(É™-​)rÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce introductorily (audio) \ adverb

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

Former President Bill Clinton, who nominated Ginsburg to the court in 1993, delivered the introductory remarks for the justice. Nicholas Wu, USA TODAY, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'My work is what saved me' during cancer treatment," 4 Sep. 2019 This book goes over a wide range of topics in introductory physics. Rhett Allain, WIRED, "Hey Teachers, Get to Know Your Students' Preconceptions," 22 Aug. 2019 The campaign tells CBS News campaign reporters Musadiq Bidar and Adam Brewster, Bedell will make introductory remarks for Warren before her town hall event tomorrow afternoon in Sioux City, Iowa. Caitlin Conant, CBS News, "2020 Daily Trail Markers: 20 Democrats make the cut for second debate," 17 July 2019 Defender Fernando Calero, flanked by Espanyol vice president Carlos Garcia Pont and sports director Francisco Rufete, at his introductory news conference Aug 9.(Enric Fontcuberta / EPA-EFE / REX ) Carlos Garcia Pont has heard the question before. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, "Column: Espanyol, the other Barcelona club, is secure in its future," 17 Aug. 2019 Williamson said with a smile at an introductory press conference on Friday afternoon (June 21). Andrew Lopez, nola.com, "How Thanos and Captain America led Zion Williamson to say ‘Let’s dance’," 21 June 2019 Then when kids went to college, introductory classes assumed a detailed knowledge of computers going in, which alienated young women who didn’t grow up with a machine at home. Joshua Sokol, WIRED, "These Hidden Women Helped Invent Chaos Theory," 26 May 2019 Owner Mark Cuban said during Porzingis’ introductory news conference that the club wanted to sign him to a long-term deal. Schuyler Dixon, The Seattle Times, "Euro swap for Mavs: Porzingis joins Doncic as Dirk moves on," 11 Apr. 2019 The third season makes the first two look introductory. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, "Netflix’s ‘GLOW’ gets up off the mat in season 3," 15 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of introductory

1605, in the meaning defined above

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introductory

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of introductory

: 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

introductory

adjective
in·​tro·​duc·​to·​ry | \ ËŒin-trÉ™-ˈdÉ™k-tÉ™-rÄ“ How to pronounce introductory (audio) \

Kids Definition of introductory

: serving to introduce : preliminary an introductory lesson

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