initiatory

Introductory; initial.

Tending or used to initiate.

Of, pertaining to, or suitable for a beginning or introduction; introductory: as, an initiatory step.

Initiating or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by prescribed formalities.

An introductory process or form.

An introductory act or rite.

Suitable for an introduction or beginning; introductory; prefatory.

Tending or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies; elementary; rudimentary.

Of or pertaining to initiation

inceptive, initial, inaugural or introductory