Introductory

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Serving to introduce or in the nature of an introduction.

The introductory chapter of the book provides an overview of the main themes.

Intended for beginners or novices.

She enrolled in an introductory course on computer programming.

Describing something that presents the basics of a subject.

The introductory lecture covered the fundamental principles of economics.

Preliminary; occurring at the beginning.

The introductory phase of the project will involve gathering initial data.

From the Latin 'introductorius', from 'introducere', meaning 'to lead in'.

introductory remarks:

Initial comments made at the beginning of an event or speech.

introductory offer:

A special promotion or discount offered at the start of a product launch.

introductory course:

A basic level class aimed at beginners.

Intro

The intro for the song was really catchy.

Kickoff

Let's have a kickoff meeting to discuss this introductory project.