I'm on the lookout for a good introductory book about the Internet.
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Introductory
/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌktəɹi/
Synonyms for "introductory" (219 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
Adjective(20 words)
prefatorybase conceptbase-ten lessonbasicbasic biology conceptbasic chemistrybasic chemistry coursebasic educationbasic english grammarbasic levelbasic math 101beginnerbeginner language learnerbeginner levelbeginner module in physicsbeginner programmingbeginner roboticsbeginner spanish textsbeginner-friendly programming languagedummy interface
Noun(9 words)
basic arithmeticbasic physics coursebasic researchbeginner dictionarybeginner portuguese learnerbeginner portuguese vocabularybeginner spanish modulebeginner spin classcell biology lesson
Strong matches (66)
Adjective(22 words)
early conceptearly tradeeconomic theoryelectrical engineering basicselementary cost-benefit analysiselementary layerelementary math curriculumelementary science courseselementary science kitelementary studententry levelentry-level coursefirst movementforewordfoundational academic subjectfoundational chemistryfundamental physics conceptsgeneral chemistry conceptgeneral chemistry laboratorygeneral chemistry textbook
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general notionguest introduction
edifyingeducatingeducationaleducativeelementalelementaryembryonicenlighteningexhortatoryfetalfirstformativefoundationalfundamentalgestatoryhomiletichortatoryilluminatingin embryoin its infancy
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Noun(16 words)
elementary biology textbookelementary chemistryelementary science courseelementary-level materialsentry level coursefirst coursefirst tiergeneralgeneral chemistry referencegeneral chemistry syllabusgeneral language studygeneralist galleryguest introduction phasehigh school physics courseicebreaker sessioninducting
Verb(1 words)
Related words (109)
Adjective(30 words)
initialinitial pricinginitial stageinitiallyinitiateintro physics labintro physics textbookintroduceopenopeningopening cueopening stepoverview cuepreambleprefacepreface cueprefatorialpreliminarilypreliminarypreliminary edit
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preliminary studypreparatorypreparatory drawingpreparatory materialpreparatory taskpresentprologuesimple additiontrial pricevector measure theory
Noun(34 words)
initiatinginitiation riteinternet-system protocolintrointro biology classintro biology class studentsintro courseintro physicsintro physics conceptsintro physics moduleintro physics topicsintroducingmath 101neophyteonboardingopening actopening ritualorientation relatedpcr basicsprefacing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: prefatory, abecedarian, aboriginal, antenatal, autochthonous.
- Sentence evidence is available for introductory, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "introductory".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "introductory"
Keep "introductory" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "introductory" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "introductory", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "introductory" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesactionadjectiveadverbdescriptive adjectivedescriptordiscourse markerinterjectionlevel descriptormodifieropening textpartportionpricingpricing strategyqualifying modifiersection
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More specific
25 entriesShowing 16 of 25 words.
Collocations
11 entriesintroductory chapterintroductory courseintroductory materialintroductory noteintroductory offerintroductory paragraphintroductory priceintroductory remarkintroductory remarksintroductory sectionintroductory statistics
Inflections
6 entriesDerivations
7 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Saying "I'm not a racist, but..." in an introductory manner can sometimes be passed off as racist.
Source: tatoeba (1487401)
After introductory explanations, we entered a seminar room where we were not only informed about Chinese natural medicine, but also had it demonstrated to us in practice.
Source: tatoeba (2774823)
Tom delivered the introductory speech.
Source: tatoeba (4853347)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "introductory"?
Closest matches include prefatory, abecedarian, aboriginal, antenatal, autochthonous.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "introductory"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.