introductive

/ˌɪntɹədˈʌktɪv/ adj

Of, pertaining to, or serving as an introduction

Word Origin Introductive comes from Latin intro- 'inward' and ducere 'to lead' — so to introduce is literally 'to lead inward.' The -ive suffix makes it an adjective: 'having the quality of leading in.' The root ducere is incredibly productive: it gives us produce (lead forward), reduce (lead back), conduct (lead together), and educate (lead out).

adj Of, pertaining to, or serving as an introduction

The professor gave an introductive lecture on quantum mechanics.

(形容词) 介绍性的;引导性的;导论性的

教授做了一场关于量子力学的介绍性讲座。

(adjetivo) De, perteneciente a, o que sirve como introducción.

El profesor dio una conferencia introductoria sobre mecánica cuántica.

(adjectif) introductif; préliminaire; préparatoire; d'introduction [Qui sert d'introduction ; qui constitue une introduction.]

Le professeur donna un cours introductif sur la mécanique quantique.

(Adjektiv) einführend; einleitend [**einführend** *Adj.* – als Einführung dienend; in den Grundlagen oder Anfangsgründen eines Themas vermittelnd.]

Der Professor hielt eine **einführende** Vorlesung über Quantenmechanik.

(形容詞) 導入の、紹介としての役割を果たす

教授は量子力学の導入講義を行った。

(adjetivo) introdutório; preliminar; inicial; de introdução [De, pertencente a, ou que serve como uma introdução.]

O professor ministrou uma aula introdutória sobre mecânica quântica.

Word parts: intro + duct + ive

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