introductory
Translation
introductory, preliminary, initial, opening
Examples
This is an introductory course.
This is an introductory course.
She made a few introductory remarks.
She made a few introductory remarks.
The company has an introductory offer.
The company has an introductory offer.
Grammar Patterns
an ((introductory)) ((noun)) serving as an introduction to a subject or person This is an introductory course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preliminary, initial, opening; Antonyms: final, concluding
Etymology
From the noun 'introduction' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ory'. It means 'relating to an introduction'.
Memory Tips
An 'introductory course' is the first course you take to be 'introduced' to a subject.