introductorily
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Related to introductorily: introductory statement
in·tro·duc·to·ry
(ĭn′trə-dŭk′tə-rē)adj.
Of, relating to, or constituting an introduction; initial or preparatory: introductory remarks by a speaker; an introductory psychology course. See Synonyms at preliminary.
in′tro·duc′to·ri·ly adv.
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