An introductory remark, talk, or part of a book gives a small amount of general information about a particular subject, often before a more detailed explanation.
...an introductory course in religion and theology.
Synonyms: preliminary, elementary, first, early More Synonyms of introductory
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
An introductory offer or price on a new product is something such as a free gift or a low price that is meant to attract new customers.
[business]
...just out on the shelves at an introductory price of £2.99.
Synonyms: starting, opening, initial, early More Synonyms of introductory
introductory in British English
(ˌɪntrəˈdʌktərɪ, -trɪ)
adjective
serving as an introduction; preliminary; prefatory
Derived forms
introductorily (ˌintroˈductorily)
adverb
introductoriness (ˌintroˈductoriness)
noun
introductory in American English
(ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri)
adjective
used as an introduction; preliminary
: also ˌintroˈductive
Derived forms
introductorily (ˌintroˈductorily)
adverb
Word origin
L introductorius
Examples of 'introductory' in a sentence
introductory
I also suspect that all introductory offers are a con.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is lower than the introductory offer on the website.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Move your money as soon as an introductory offer expires.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Many come with great introductory offers but shoppers should be wary.
The Sun (2013)
Does anyone offer introductory courses in winter walking?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Then he conducted an introductory course to train new helpers for the center.
Christianity Today (2000)
These introductory courses certainly give you the basics and the confidence to set up a business from home.
The Sun (2013)
The rising number of drivers searching for the cheapest deal means there is less incentive to offer introductory lossmaking insurance prices.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There's a little introductory talk from the friendly staff.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He said the service would cost 17.50 a month as an introductory offer for web browsing and email.
The Sun (2006)
A major exception to the concept of penetration prices being difficult to increase is introductory offers.
Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)
An alternative for those looking to manage debt is a card with a 0% introductory offer on balance transfers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Black suggests having two cards if you want to take advantage of balance transfer introductory offers and 0% on purchases.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
When we put this to the company, it said that it made introductory offers to bring in cash to invest in its services.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Its blend of contemporary history, its deployment of modern historians and its use of early photographs making it the most vivid introductory course imaginable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They must, though, consider investment charges beyond any introductory offers.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Capital One offers a card with 1 per cent cashback and is not an introductory offer.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Once the free introductory period is over, you will be charged 25 a month for membership.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It cost 300, but you can do introductory courses elsewhere much cheaper.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
By 1895, a third of the student body was enrolled in his introductory course.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Alternatively, use a credit card with a 0% introductory offer on purchases to pay the annual premium.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
For example, the blue line introductory course takes your group along a relatively easy route involving climbing, swimming and cliff jumping.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
She adds that she has always paid the full subscription but would, in hindsight, have taken advantage of the frequent introductory offers.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In other languages
introductory
British English: introductory ADJECTIVE
An introductory remark, talk, or part of a book gives a small amount of general information about a particular subject.
...an introductory course in religion and theology.
American English: introductory
Brazilian Portuguese: introdutório
Chinese: 引言的
European Spanish: introductorio
French: introductif
German: Einführungs-
Italian: introduttivo
Japanese: 入門的な
Korean: 입문의
European Portuguese: introdutório
Latin American Spanish: introductorio
Chinese translation of 'introductory'
introductory
(ɪntrəˈdʌktərɪ)
adj
[remarks, course]介绍(紹)性的 (jièshàoxìng de)
[offer, price]试(試)销(銷)的 (shìxiāo de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
serving as an introduction
an introductory course in religion and theology
Synonyms
preliminary
Preliminary talks began yesterday.
elementary
Literacy now includes elementary computer skills.
first
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.
the first few flakes of snow
early
initial
inaugural
In his inaugural address, he appealed for understanding.
preparatory
At least a year's preparatory work will be needed.
initiatory
prefatory
the prefatory remarks supplied by the editors
precursory
Opposites
last
,
closing
,
final
,
concluding
,
terminating
2 (adjective)
Definition
serving as an introduction
out on the shelves at an introductory price of £2.99
Synonyms
starting
opening
the season's opening game
initial
The initial reaction has been excellent.
early
the book's early chapters
Additional synonyms
in the sense of early
Definition
in the first part of a period of time
the book's early chapters
Synonyms
first,
opening,
earliest,
initial,
introductory
in the sense of elementary
Definition
involving only the most basic principles of a subject
Literacy now includes elementary computer skills.
Synonyms
basic,
essential,
primary,
initial,
fundamental,
introductory,
preparatory,
rudimentary,
elemental,
bog-standard (informal)
in the sense of first
Definition
earliest in time or order
Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon.the first few flakes of snow
Synonyms
earliest,
initial,
opening,
introductory,
original,
maiden,
primitive,
primordial,
primeval,
pristine
Synonyms of 'introductory'
introductory
Explore 'introductory' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of inaugural
Definition
of or for an inauguration
In his inaugural address, he appealed for understanding.
Synonyms
first,
opening,
initial,
maiden,
introductory,
dedicatory
in the sense of initial
Definition
of or at the beginning
The initial reaction has been excellent.
Synonyms
opening,
first,
early,
earliest,
beginning,
primary,
maiden,
inaugural,
commencing,
introductory,
embryonic,
incipient,
inchoate,
inceptive
in the sense of opening
the season's opening game
Synonyms
first,
early,
earliest,
beginning,
premier,
primary,
initial,
maiden,
inaugural,
commencing,
introductory,
initiatory
in the sense of precursory
Synonyms
preceding,
previous,
prior,
preliminary,
introductory,
preparatory,
antecedent,
prefatory
in the sense of prefatory
Definition
concerning a preface
the prefatory remarks supplied by the editors
Synonyms
introductory,
opening,
preliminary,
preparatory,
antecedent,
precursory,
prefatorial,
prelusive,
prelusory,
proemial,
prolegomenal
in the sense of preparatory
Definition
introductory
At least a year's preparatory work will be needed.