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INTRODUCTORY
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Serving as an introduction or preface
Synonyms:
introductory; prefatorial; prefatory
Classified under:
Similar:
preceding (existing or coming before)
Derivation:
introduce (furnish with a preface or introduction)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Serving to open or begin
Example:
began the slide show with some introductory remarks
Classified under:
Similar:
opening (first or beginning)
Derivation:
introduce (furnish with a preface or introduction)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Serving as a base or starting point
Example:
an introductory art course
Synonyms:
basic; introductory
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
first (preceding all others in time or space or degree)
