Synonyms of introductory

introductory

adjective

ˌin-trə-ˈdək-t(ə-)rē 

1

as in preliminary

coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows

an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preliminary
• preparatory
• primary
• prefatory
• beginning
• preparative
• basic
• precursory
• early
• prelim
• introducing
• preparing
• previous
• prelusive
• elementary
• prefacing
• fundamental
• warning
• preceding
• premonitory
• prior
• readying
• ahead
• former

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• subsequent
• after
• behind

2

as in basic

of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject

an introductory course in computer programming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• basic
• elementary
• rudimentary
• fundamental
• beginning
• underlying
• essential
• elemental
• basal
• simple
• preliminary
• meat-and-potatoes
• rudimental
• abecedarian
• preparatory
• prime
• primary
• uncomplicated
• primal
• primordial
• primitive
• primeval
• important
• key
• crude
• crucial
• rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advanced
• complex
• detailed
• extensive
• sophisticated
• elaborate
• higher
• complicated
• intricate
• high
• developed
• evolved
• refined
• convoluted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of introductory

Meanwhile, Western Union – whose financial services allow Haitian migrants to send remittances to Haiti – has in recent years begun offering introductory Creole courses for staff members. — Kendall Medford, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Trump greeted Xi for a ceremony welcoming him to the White House on Thursday and both leaders made introductory remarks to Chinese and American officials as well as the press. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

New data presented at the UC Board of Regents meeting Wednesday shows that more first-year students are failing introductory math courses now than six years ago when the university moved to a test-blind admissions process. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Together, the introductory courses make up about 5% of the classes freshmen take, ranging from 2% at UC Irvine to 12% at UC Merced. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026