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introductory Definition

in·tro·duc·tory (-duktə rē)

adjective

used as an introduction; preliminary

Etymology: L introductorius

introductory Related Forms
in′·tro·duc·to·rily adverb
introductory Synonyms

introductory

modif.

  1. Preliminary

    prefatory, initial, incipient, initiatory, opening, early, prior, starting, beginning, precursory, preparatory, primary, original, anterior, provisional, explanatory, background; see also first 1.

    Antonyms principal*, substantial*, secondary. *

  2. Elementary

    rudimentary, basic, beginning; see sense 1; fundamental 1.

introductory Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • also: If you're feeling more hands-on there are also introductory classes in yoga, meditation and Pilates.
  • short: Technical Writing A short introductory, online module on Technical Writing must be completed at the very start of the degree.
  • mostly: This issue is mostly introductory, tho there are a couple of reviews and a rather angry letter from a failed trader.

Modifies a noun

  • essay: However, of more interest to scholars is the introductory essay on the history of the book.
  • remark: With those brief introductory remarks, I should like to hand over to Ray Wright, who will take us through the Bill.
  • chapter: The introductory chapter is an overview of basic concepts involved with system security.
  • textbook: Over the years, several introductory textbooks have appeared in the field.
  • lecture: There is a lot more to be said on these issues but in an introductory lecture we cannot go any further right now.
  • course: The subject itself was an introductory course in Soil Science, first taught by the author in 1995.

Used with adjective complement

  • offer: Transfer your balance, and then do it again Many providers offer introductory 0 % interest rates on balance transfers.
  • include: Courses are available including introductory, lead climbing and advanced and also a kids club on Saturdays.
  • teach: A number of papers were presented, and demonstrations given including learning objects produced at LondonMet for teaching introductory Java programming.
  • attend: Students are required to attend introductory September courses in mathematics, statistics, economics and econometrics before the main teaching program starts in October.

Noun used with modifier

  • book: Click here to see images of all pages of the book Introductory essay See below for synopses.
  • year: First Year Introductory modules in Management, Finance, and Accounting.