introductory
adjective/ɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
Frequency rank: #7,576 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
serving as an introduction; intended for beginners or to present something for the first time.
Example sentence
The professor gave introductory remarks before the main lecture began.
Synonyms & related words
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