introductory
ˌɪntrəˈdʌktʃəri
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Definition of introductory - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
educationalintended to teach or inform newcomers
  • She attended an introductory course on digital photography..
beginner-level elementary foundational
2.
openingserving as the beginning part that introduces something
  • She gave an introductory speech before the main event.
initial opening preliminary
3.
marketingRareoffering a low price to attract customersRare
  • They have an introductory price for new subscribers.
promotional teaser trial
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Expressions with introductory

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first meeting to introduce people or topics
The team held an introductory meeting to discuss the new project.
special short-term deal given to new customers at the start
The streaming service attracted subscribers with a cheap introductory offer.
short written remark at the start of a text giving basic information
The book begins with an introductory note explaining the author's research methods.
temporary lower cost offered when a product or service first appears
The gym offered an introductory price for the first three months.

Origin of introductory

Latin, intro (within) + ducere (to lead)

Terms with introductory included in their meaning

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preparation
introductory training covering essential skills
introduction
introductory page with title and details
education
introductory instruction given to newcomers when they join an organization or role
book introduction
introductory section in a book by another person
introductory education
basic course in a subject for beginners
education
introductory course preparing for advanced studies
introductory
serving as an introduction or opening event
social contact
introductory phrase that begins a chat, talk, or address

Examples of introductory in a sentence

  • He bought an introductory book on coding.
  • The introductory chapter outlines key themes.
  • Students attended an introductory workshop on coding.
  • The store offers an introductory rate for first-time buyers.
  • There's an introductory discount on the new product line.

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  1. French:initiatique, introductif, ...
  2. German:einführend, einleitend, ...
  3. Italian:introduttivo, preliminare, ...
  4. Spanish:introductorio, preliminar, ...
  5. Portuguese:introdutório, de introdução, ...
  6. Chinese:入门的, 介绍性的, ...
  7. Japanese:入門, 導入の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمْهِيدِيّ, اِفْتِتَاحِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְבוֹאִי, מַבּוֹאִי, ...
  10. Russian:вводный, вступительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вступний, початковий, ...
  12. Hindi:परिचयात्मक, शुरुआती, ...
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