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introductory

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
in · tro · duc · to · ry
Adverb:introductorily
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1

Serving as an introduction to a subject, event, or text; preliminary or prefatory.

Example

"The professor began the lecture with a few introductory remarks about the history of the region."

2

Providing basic or foundational knowledge for beginners in a subject or skill.

Example

"All first-year students are required to complete an introductory course in statistics."

3

Offered for a limited period at a reduced price to attract new customers to a newly launched product or service.

Example

"The magazine subscription comes with a special introductory rate for the first six months."

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• Rhymes for introductory

• Nearby Words

introduce
introducer
introduction
introductory
introspect
introspection
introspective

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Late Latin introductorius, derived from the Latin verb introducere ('to lead in'), combining intro- ('inward') and ducere ('to lead').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Introductory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/introductory
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