introductory

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin intrōductōrius, from Latin intrōductus.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktəɹi/, [ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktɹi]
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktɚi/
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌɪntɹəˈdɐktəɹi/, [ˌɪntɹəˈdɐktɹi]

Adjective

introductory (not comparable)

  1. Introducing; giving a preview or idea of.
    He enrolled in an introductory wine-making course.

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