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introductory
What does introductory mean?
introductory (adjective): serving to open or begin.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use introductory in a sentence?
- Began the slide show with some introductory remarks. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce introductory?
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktəɹi/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does introductory come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin intrōductōrius, from Latin intrōductus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to introductory
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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involving risk or danger
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having a specified value
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intended to deter attack
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serving to open or begin
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