initiatory
adjectiveIntroductory; initial.
adjectiveTending 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.
nounAn introductory process or form.
nounAn introductory act or rite.
adjectiveSuitable for an introduction or beginning; introductory; prefatory.
adjectiveTending or serving to initiate; introducing by instruction, or by the use and application of symbols or ceremonies; elementary; rudimentary.
adjectiveOf or pertaining to