introductory

[in-truh-duhk-tuh-ree] / ˌɪn trəˈdʌk tə ri /

ADJECTIVE

preliminary, first

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inaugural preparatory

WEAK

anterior basic beginning early elementary incipient inductive initial initiatory opening original precursory prefatory prelusive preparative primary prior proemial provisional rudimentary starting

Antonyms

WEAK

concluding ending final finishing last

Example Sentences

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Each gallery has an introductory wall text and the objects in it are identified by artist, date and the like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He said the meeting was only introductory, the journalist wasn't a client and he didn't believe he had given regulated immigration advice.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Amateur titles, he attended Stanford but left in 1996 after two years and turned pro at 20, smiling and saying “Hello, world” at his introductory news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

After we had scheduled an introductory phone call, she wrote again:

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Then Ben listened to Coach Spinks’s introductory speech.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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