introductory

/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
adjective
  1. Serving as an introduction; providing basic or initial information about a subject.
    • The professor gave an introductory lecture on ancient history.
    • She bought an introductory guide to gardening.
    • The course includes an introductory lesson on grammar.
  2. Offered at a low price to attract new customers or users.
    • You can get an introductory discount on the software for a limited time.
    • The gym is offering an introductory membership rate for the first month.
    • The magazine subscription comes with an introductory price of just $5.
  3. Coming before the main part of something; preliminary.
    • The speaker made some introductory remarks before the presentation.
    • We had a brief introductory meeting before starting the project.
    • The introductory chapter sets the stage for the rest of the novel.
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