introductory

• Que serve de introdução a um assunto ou curso; básico ou preliminar. Pode indicar algo inicial, preparatório ou destinado a apresentar noções elementares.

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.

   Introdutório

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfirstinitialinitiatoryopeningprefatorypreliminarypreparatorystarting

   Antônimosclosingconcludingfinallastterminal

2. Basic or foundationalB1formal

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

   Introdutório

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

   Sinônimosbasicelementaryinitialpreliminarypreparatoryprimaryrudimentary

   Antônimosadvancedexpertspecialized

3. Prefatory or preliminaryB2formal

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

   Introdutório

   • 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.

   Sinônimosinitialopeningprecursoryprefatorypreliminarypreparatory

   Antônimosclosingconcludingfinalterminal