serving or used to introduce; preliminary; beginning: an introductory course; an introductory paragraph.
Sometimes in·tro·duc·tive .
Origin of introductory
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Late Latin intrōductōrius, equivalent to Latin intrōduc-, variant stem of intrōdūcere (see introduce) + -tōrius-tory1
UE is taking pre-orders now for an “introductory” price of $249.
UE’s new headphones use an app and LED lights to create a truly custom fit|Stan Horaczek|October 1, 2020|Popular Science
Aside from an introductory call, he had no interaction with his teacher.
The Federal Government Promised Native American Students Computers and Internet. Many Are Still Waiting.|by Alden Woods, Arizona Republic|September 28, 2020|ProPublica
The meeting with LNGE “was purely introductory and informational,” says Shaylyn Hynes, a spokesperson for the department.
Rick Perry’s Ukrainian Dream|by Simon Shuster, TIME, and Ilya Marritz, WNYC|September 10, 2020|ProPublica
I’ll be briefer on these points, since we covered them at length in our introductory feature.
Our Election Forecast Didn’t Say What I Thought It Would|Nate Silver (nrsilver@fivethirtyeight.com)|August 17, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
As with any introductory episode to anything, Iron from Ice is a bit slow.
‘Game of Thrones’ Interactive FanFiction: Whoops, My Friend Was Speared in the Throat|Alec Kubas-Meyer|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In this introductory piece, perhaps it will be helpful to state right up front who is doing the writing.
The Faith-Based Big Tent|Gene Robinson|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That week, he signed up for the Introductory Course and, soon after, passed the Advanced Exam on his first try.
The Mr. Miyagi of Wine Sommeliers|Jordan Salcito|March 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At an event at the National Press Club, Bozell gives an introductory speech but then has Graham come up to take questions.
Ex-Employees of Conservative Figure L. Brent Bozell Say He Didn’t Write His Books or Columns|Ben Jacobs|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That's more expensive than an introductory MacBook Pro and not everyone will be able to afford that.
Adult Entertainment Companies Put Google Glass Technology in Their Sights|Aurora Snow|June 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
These exclamations, delivered with much excitement, are introductory to matters considered extraordinary.
If Winter Comes|A.S.M. Hutchinson
Compare Arnold's version of the story of Tristram and Iseult with the version given in the introductory note to the poem.
Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum and Other Poems|Matthew Arnold
She perceived the futility of polite, introductory phrases here; she could go straight to her purpose, be brutally frank.
No Clue|James Hay
Here is an interesting passage from Mr. Irving's introductory communication.
The International Weekly Miscellany, Volume I. No. 8|Various
Introductory—Variety of characters and pronounced individuality.
Woman's Club Work and Programs|Caroline French Benton
British Dictionary definitions for introductory
introductory
/ (ˌɪntrəˈdʌktərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
serving as an introduction; preliminary; prefatory