introductory
adjective
in·tro·duc·to·ry
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
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
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New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye in his introductory press conference Friday at Gillette Stadium.
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wilson, for example, did not miss a single organizational talking point in Wednesday’s introductory interview.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Mood and well-being of novice open water swimmers and controls during an introductory outdoor swimming programme: A feasibility study
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—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
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Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Wilson, for example, did not miss a single organizational talking point in Wednesday’s introductory interview.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Mood and well-being of novice open water swimmers and controls during an introductory outdoor swimming programme: A feasibility study
Biology.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for introductory
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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