Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
introductive
adjective
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Definition
serving as an introduction; preliminary.

Examples
- This introductory course will help you understand the basics of programming.
- The introductive remarks set the tone for the entire presentation.

Meaning
The word ‘introductive’ refers to something that is designed to introduce, or that serves as a preliminary to something else.

Synonyms
- preliminary
- introductory
- opening
- foreword
- prefatory