introductory

adjective
UK: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
US: /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

  1. Serving as a beginning or introduction to a subject or topic

    1. This introductory lesson is very basic.
    2. The professor gave an introductory lecture on quantum physics to the students.

  2. Providing a basic overview; elementary

    1. It's an introductory course to Java.
    2. The book offers an introductory guide to Italian cooking for beginners.

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The word "introductory" in English means: Serving as a beginning or introduction to a subject or topic, Providing a basic overview; elementary.

The phonetic transcription of "introductory" is /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ in British English and /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "introductory": "This introductory lesson is very basic.". More examples on the page.