Introductory
Introductory adjective - Coming before the main part or item usually to introduce or prepare for what follows.
Usage example: an introductory paragraph to the chapter on evolution
Prefacing and introductory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prefacing" instead an adjective "Introductory".
Nearby Word: introduction
Prefacing
Introductory and prefacing are semantically related. You can use "Introductory" instead an adjective "Prefacing".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- preliminary and introductory
- preliminary and prefacing
- primary and introductory
- primary and prefacing
- preparatory and introductory
- preparatory and prefacing
- beginning and introductory
- beginning and prefacing
- precursory and introductory
- precursory and prefacing
- preparing and introductory
- preparing and prefacing
- preparative and introductory
- preparative and prefacing
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