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   introductory

   /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkt(ə)ri/

   adjective

   • 1. serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary: "a two-day introductory course" Similar openinginitialstartingcommencinginitiatoryfirstearliestprefatorypreliminaryprecursorylead-inrare:prefatorialprecursiveprodromalprodromicpreambularpreambulatorypreludialprelusiveprelusoryexordialproemialprolegomenalelementarybasicrudimentaryfundamentalinitiatorypreparatoryprimaryrare:rudimentalOpposite finaladvanced
   • ▪ intended to persuade someone to purchase something for the first time: "we are making a special introductory offer of a reduced subscription"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a noun denoting an introductory text): from late Latin introductorius, from Latin introducere (see introduce).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTRODUCTORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INTRODUCTORY definition: 1. existing, used, or experienced for the first time: 2. written or said at the beginning: 3…. Learn more.

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   : of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective. an introductory course in calculus. introductorily. ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t (ə-)rə-lē. adverb. Synonyms. beginning. precursory. prefatory. preliminary. prelusive. preparative. preparatory. primary. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTRODUCTORY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   written or said at the beginning: an introductory chapter. I'd like to make some introductory remarks before beginning the lecture. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of introductory from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) introductory | Intermediate English.

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   Something introductory prefaces or explains what comes after it. An introductory paragraph at the start of your essay will sum up the ideas you plan to discuss.

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   Introductory definition: serving or used to introduce; preliminary; beginning. See examples of INTRODUCTORY used in a sentence.

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   Define introductory. introductory synonyms, introductory pronunciation, introductory translation, English dictionary definition of introductory. adj. Of, relating to, or constituting an introduction; initial or preparatory: introductory remarks by a speaker; an introductory psychology course.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTRODUCTORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   introductory. (ɪntrədʌktəri ) 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] An introductory remark, talk, or part of a book gives a small amount of general information about a particular subject, often before a more detailed explanation. ...an introductory course in religion and theology.

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   Dictionary definition of introductory. Serving as an initial or preliminary introduction to a subject, topic, or course of study. "The book includes an introductory chapter that familiarizes readers with the main concepts." Detailed meaning of introductory.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of introductory – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    a part that comes at the beginning of a piece of writing or a speech and explains what will come later. an introductory book/course/lesson, etc. something that provides basic information about a subject: an introductory course in economics. an introductory discount/fare/offer, etc.

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    introductory meaning, definition, what is introductory: said or written at the beginning of a bo...: Learn more.