Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
introductory
Adjective
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
Definition
Serving to introduce; providing the first step or phase in a process.
Examples
- The introductory course covers the fundamentals of mathematics.
- She gave an introductory speech to welcome the guests.
- In the introductory chapter, the author outlines the main themes of the book.
Meaning
Introductory refers to something that aims to provide a basic understanding or an initial overview of a topic, often preparing the way for further learning.
Synonyms
- Preliminary
- Opening
- Initial
- Starting
- Prefatory
