introductory
introductory
Definition
in·tro·duc·tory (-duk′tə rē)
adjective
used as an introduction; preliminary
Etymology: L introductorius
in′·tro·duc′·to·rily adverb
introductory
Synonyms
introductory
modif.
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. * 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
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