introductory

• Служащий введением в тему или курс; базовый или предварительный.

Serving as an introduction to a subject or course; basic or preliminary.

1. Opening or beginningB1formal

   Serving to open or start something, such as a course, event, or text.

   Вводный

   • The introductory chapter outlines the main themes of the book.
   • She attended an introductory workshop on photography.
   • The professor gave an introductory lecture on quantum physics.

   Synonymsfirstinitialinitiatoryopeningprefatorypreliminarypreparatorystarting

   Antonymsclosingconcludingfinallastterminal

2. Basic or foundationalB1formal

   Serving as a base or starting point for further learning or development.

   Вводный

   • This is an introductory course in economics.
   • The manual provides introductory instructions for beginners.
   • He bought an introductory guide to gardening.

   Synonymsbasicelementaryinitialpreliminarypreparatoryprimaryrudimentary

   Antonymsadvancedexpertspecialized

3. Prefatory or preliminaryB2formal

   Serving as an introduction or preface to a larger work or event.

   Вступительный

   • The introductory remarks were given by the host.
   • She wrote an introductory note for the anthology.
   • The introductory section sets the context for the entire report.

   Synonymsinitialopeningprecursoryprefatorypreliminarypreparatory

   Antonymsclosingconcludingfinalterminal