introductory
/ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/adjective
उच्चारण इन्ट्रडक्टरी
परिचयात्मक, प्रारंभिक
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Asked in previous papers
as antonym
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written or said at the beginning of something as an introduction to what follows
परिचयात्मक, प्रारंभिक
- introductory remarks by the chairman
- The introductory chapter explains how the book is organised.
- The introductory paragraph of the essay states the main idea.
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- The principal gave a short introductory speech.
- The book has an introductory note by the author.
Synonyms opening preliminary initial prefatory inaugural
Opposite concluding closing final
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intended as an introduction to a subject or activity for people who have never done it before
आरंभिक, मूलभूत
- an introductory course in computers
- Radhika joined an introductory class in photography at the community centre.
- She enrolled in an introductory course in French.
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- The introductory lesson covers the basics of Excel.
- An introductory guide for first-year students is available online.
Synonyms basic elementary fundamental beginners'
Opposite advanced higher
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[only before noun]
offered for a short time only, when a product is first on sale
(उत्पाद की) शुरुआती
- an introductory offer
- The shop is giving an introductory discount of twenty per cent for the first week.
- The shop has an introductory price for the first month only.
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- Customers get an introductory discount when they sign up.
- The introductory offer ends on Friday.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
introductory + noun
Introductory is used only before a noun, never after be: an introductory chapter, not 'the chapter is introductory' in ordinary use.
'Introductory' प्रायः संज्ञा से पहले आता है, जैसे introductory chapter; सामान्य प्रयोग में इसे be के बाद नहीं रखा जाता।
- Read the introductory chapter before starting the book.
- She teaches an introductory course in economics.
introductory to sth (formal)
In formal writing, something can be introductory to a larger subject.
औपचारिक लेखन में कोई चीज़ किसी बड़े विषय की भूमिका के रूप में 'introductory to' हो सकती है।
- These exercises are introductory to the advanced syllabus.
introductory offer / price / rate
Shops and banks use introductory with offer, price or rate for a low price that lasts for a short time only.
दुकानें और बैंक 'introductory offer/price/rate' का प्रयोग कम कीमत के लिए करते हैं जो केवल थोड़े समय के लिए रहती है।
- The bank is giving an introductory rate of 7 per cent on home loans.
introduction vs introductory
Introduction is the noun; introductory is the adjective. Do not use introduction as an adjective before a noun.
'Introduction' संज्ञा है और 'introductory' विशेषण; संज्ञा से पहले 'introduction' को विशेषण की तरह प्रयोग न करें।
- The introductory remarks were short, but the introduction to the book was long.
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introductory + noun
coursechapterremarksofferparagraphlecture
- The professor made a few introductory remarks and then began the lecture.
introductory + price/offer
priceofferratediscountperiod
- The introductory discount ends on Sunday.
verb + introductory
attendofferwriteskipread
- Radhika attended an introductory workshop on data science.
introductory + text
guidetextbooknoteessaysession
- This introductory guide explains the basics of banking.
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- The introductory paragraph should state the topic clearly.
भूमिका वाले अनुच्छेद में विषय स्पष्ट रूप से बताया जाना चाहिए।
- The new phone is available at an introductory price of Rs 9,999.
नया फ़ोन 9,999 रुपये की शुरुआती कीमत पर उपलब्ध है।
- He gave an introductory talk on the history of the Constitution.
उन्होंने संविधान के इतिहास पर एक प्रारंभिक व्याख्यान दिया।
- The school runs an introductory class for children who have never studied English.
विद्यालय उन बच्चों के लिए एक प्रारंभिक कक्षा चलाता है जिन्होंने कभी English नहीं पढ़ी।
- The anchor made a few introductory comments before the debate began.
वाद-विवाद शुरू होने से पहले संचालक ने कुछ प्रारंभिक टिप्पणियाँ कीं।
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✗ Please read the introduction chapter first.
✓ Please read the introductory chapter first.
Before a noun, the adjective introductory is needed, not the noun introduction.
संज्ञा से पहले विशेषण 'introductory' चाहिए, संज्ञा 'introduction' नहीं।
✗ The shop gave an introduction offer to new customers.
✓ The shop gave an introductory offer to new customers.
The adjective form is introductory; introduction is a noun.
विशेषण रूप 'introductory' है; 'introduction' संज्ञा है।
✗ He gave a long introductory about the speaker.
✓ He gave a long introduction of the speaker.
Introductory is an adjective and cannot stand alone as a noun; use introduction.
'Introductory' विशेषण है और संज्ञा की तरह अकेला नहीं आ सकता; 'introduction' का प्रयोग करें।
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These adjectives all describe something that comes first, but each points to a different kind of beginning.
ये विशेषण किसी पहली चीज़ का वर्णन करते हैं, पर हर एक अलग प्रकार की शुरुआत की ओर संकेत करता है।
Coming at the start to introduce a subject, or meant for beginners.
विषय का परिचय देने के लिए आरंभ में आने वाला, या नए सीखने वालों के लिए।
- She took an introductory course in Hindi poetry.
Coming before the main event and preparing for it, such as an early round or test.
मुख्य घटना से पहले आने वाला और उसकी तैयारी कराने वाला, जैसे प्रारंभिक परीक्षा।
- Preliminary results of the survey were announced yesterday.
Happening at the very beginning; it only marks time, not purpose.
बिल्कुल शुरू में होने वाला; यह केवल समय बताता है, उद्देश्य नहीं।
- My initial reaction was surprise.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
opening preliminary initial prefatory inaugural basic elementary fundamental beginners' launch special
Antonyms
concluding closing final advanced higher
AaSpelling
in·tro·duc·to·ry
With -duc- and -tory (not 'introductary').
बीच में -duc- और अंत में -tory ('introductary' गलत है)।
✓In the exam
One-word substitution
An introduction to a book written by the author is a preface; by somebody else a foreword; an introduction to a speech or play a prologue; a final section an epilogue.
लेखक द्वारा लिखी किताब की भूमिका preface; किसी और द्वारा foreword; भाषण या नाटक का परिचय prologue; अंतिम खंड epilogue।