Introductory — synonyms, definition

1. introductory (a)

background basic beginning dawning early elementary first fundamental inaugural incipient inductive initial initiative initiatory prefatory preparative preparatory primary rudimentary

2. introductory (a/n)

basic beginning dawning elementary first primary rudimentary

3. introductory (Adjective)

prefatorial

introductory (Adjective) — Serving to open or begin. ex. "began the slide show with some introductory remarks"

introductory (Adjective) — Serving as a base or starting point. ex. "an introductory art course"

introductory (Adjective) — Serving as an introduction or preface. ex. "The introductory remarks of the author lacked detail"