- 1written or said at the beginning of something as an introduction to what follows synonym opening introductory chapters/paragraphs/remarks
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- 2intended as an introduction to a subject or an activity for people who have never done it before introductory courses/lectures The booklist at the end of the chapter contains some introductory reading on the subject.
- 3offered for a short time only, when a product is first on sale a special introductory price of just $10 This introductory offer is for three days only.
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