The meaning of INTRODUCTORY is of, relating to, or being a first step that sets something going or in proper perspective. How to use introductory in a sentence.

INTRODUCTORY meaning: 1. existing, used, or experienced for the first time: 2. written or said at the beginning: 3…. Learn more.

Of, relating to, or constituting an introduction; initial or preparatory: introductory remarks by a speaker; an introductory psychology course. See Synonyms at preliminary.

Definition of introductory adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 in•tro•duc•to•ry (in′trə duk′ tə rē), adj. serving or used to introduce; preliminary; beginning: an introductory course; …

INTRODUCTORY definition: serving or used to introduce; preliminary; beginning. See examples of introductory used in a sentence.

There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word introductory, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.