English Dictionary

Definition of “introductory”

introductory (ˌɪntrəˈdʌktərɪ Pronunciation for introductory ; -trɪ) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. serving as an introduction; preliminary; prefatory

Derived Forms

ˌintroˈductorily adverb
ˌintroˈductoriness noun

Translations for 'introductory'

  • British English: introductory An introductory remark, talk, or part of a book gives a small amount of general information about a particular subject. ADJECTIVE...an introductory course in religion and theology.
  • Brazilian Portuguese: introdutório
  • Chinese: 引言的
  • European Spanish: introductorio introductoria
  • French: introductif introductive
  • German: Einführungs-
  • Italian: introduttivo introduttiva
  • Japanese: 入門的な
  • Korean: 입문의
  • Portuguese: introdutório introdutória
  • Spanish: introductorio introductoria

Example Sentences Including 'introductory'

Adam's introductory speech had been slick and professional, with a touch of humour to put people at their ease.
Fraser, Anthea The Gospel Makers
All topics are treated at a basic level that assumes only a previous course in introductory economics.
Maurice D. Levi International Finance: The markets and financial management of multinational business.
And if you're struggling with spiralling debt, a low introductory rate can give you some breathing space.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)
Distantly she recognized the introductory bars of `Stormy Weather".
Stewart, Michael Compulsion
I tried scuba diving for the first time (£28 per person for a three-hour introductory lesson).
Sun, News of the World (2002)
TV UK, 30 May by Dolan Cummings I have now had Sky Digital for a couple of weeks, with the introductory package of all available channels.
Spiked
The introductory deal includes debt transferred from other issuers, plus new purchases.
Independent (1999)
The introductory essay by David Hammond, simply titled How it all Began, presents an overview of the broad history of the Huon district.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
We have them from Stan's estate and, I may say, you will get your introductory fee.
Malcolm, John Gothic Pursuit

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