introductory
adjective
in·tro·duc·to·ry
ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 
: of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective
an introductory course in calculus
Examples of introductory in a Sentence
I'd like to make a few introductory remarks before we start the program.
a class in introductory physics
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Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
After Boakai’s introductory remarks, Trump jumped in with praise for the African leader’s English skills.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 10 July 2025
The two sides came together with a common goal and mutual appreciation Tuesday when the Kings welcomed Schroder to Sacramento during an introductory press conference at Golden 1 Center.
—Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
After Boakai’s introductory remarks, Trump jumped in with praise for the African leader’s English skills.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 10 July 2025
The two sides came together with a common goal and mutual appreciation Tuesday when the Kings welcomed Schroder to Sacramento during an introductory press conference at Golden 1 Center.
—Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for introductory
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“Introductory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introductory. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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