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introductory

in·tro·duc·to·ry [ ìntrə dúktəree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. giving foretaste: preparing for what is to be communicated or done later by means of a brief summary or by providing information necessary to understand it
an introductory chapter

2. providing basics: providing the basic facts or skills
an introductory course

3. initial: made or used when something begins or is first introduced
an introductory price

[14th century. Directly or via French< late Latin introductorius< introduct- (see introduction)]
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