introductory
pronunciation
How to pronounce introductory in British English:
UK [ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri]
How to pronounce introductory in American English:
US [ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri]
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- Adjective:
- serving to open or begin
- serving as a base or starting point
- serving as an introduction or preface
Word Origin
- introductory (adj.)
- c. 1600, from Late Latin introductorius, from introduct-, past participle stem of introducere "to lead in, bring in" (see introduction). Also used in English from c. 1400 as a noun meaning "introductory treatise or textbook."
Example
- 1. Here 's an introductory tutorial for those of you interested in getting started with rspec .
- 2. Both would benefit from the ability to create and store introductory text in a cross-reference .
- 3. I have been sent an invitation to receive " an introductory business coaching package " .
- 4. He said introductory courses have been overflowing in recent semesters , so he settled on the new time slot as a way to reach more students .
- 5. Two presentations exist for ceylon from king , including the introductory presentation and one titled the ceylon type system , which covers some of its more advanced features .