exordial

/ɛɡˈzɔrdiəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the beginning or introductory part of something, especially a speech or written work.
    • His exordial comments were brief but captured everyone's attention.
    • In the exordial chapter, the author explains the purpose of the book.
    • The exordial remarks of the speaker set the tone for the entire conference.
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