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| in·tro·duc·to·ry [ ìntrə dúktəree ] |
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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
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2. providing basics: providing the basic facts or skills
 an introductory course
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3. initial: made or used when something begins or is first introduced
 an introductory price
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< late Latin introductorius< introduct- (see introduction)] |