# introductory

/ˌɪntɹəˈdəktɝi/ (US) · /ˌɪntɹədˈʌktəɹˌi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/introductory
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

serving as a start or a first step to something. You use this to describe things like a first lesson or a special low price for new customers.

For teachers: serving as an introduction to a subject or activity; preliminary. Often describes materials or offers intended for beginners or first-time users.

## Examples

- The college offers an introductory course in psychology.
- New members can take advantage of an introductory rate for the first six months of their subscription.
- The author's introductory remarks provided the necessary historical context for the complex political theories discussed in the subsequent chapters.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun. Frequently pairs with nouns like 'offer', 'price', 'course', or 'chapter'.

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