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| inductive |
serving to initiate or introduce; introductory. [1/4 definitions] |
| initiatory |
serving to begin or introduce; initial; introductory. [1/2 definitions] |
| lead-in |
an introductory statement or segment, esp. in a television performance or program. [1/3 definitions] |
| overture |
an introductory section of a creative work such as a poem. [1/4 definitions] |
| preamble |
an initial or introductory occurrence, fact, or situation. [2/3 definitions] |
| precursory |
preliminary; introductory. [1/2 definitions] |
| preface |
a first or introductory approach or attempt. [1/5 definitions] |
| prelude |
an introductory event or act; preface; preliminary. [2/6 definitions] |
| preparatory |
in preparation for; introductory. [1/3 definitions] |
| prolegomenon |
a critical, introductory essay in a book. |
| prolusion |
a preliminary essay written as an introductory piece for a more detailed work, or any similarly introductory work or performance. |
| salutation |
the introductory word or phrase used as a greeting in a letter. [1/2 definitions] |
| whereas |
the preamble to a formal document; introductory statement. [1/3 definitions] |
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