introduction

nouncommon in dialogue

//ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩//

The act or process of introducing.

noun

1
The act or process of introducing.
the introduction of a new product into the market
2
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
David was feeling groggy at his introduction to Sophie, and didn't remember her name.
3
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
This book features a preface by a well-known botanist, and an introduction by the author's mentor at university.
4
A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.
ECON 101: introduction to economics

Etymology

From Middle English introduccioun, introduccyon, borrowed from Old French introduction, itself a borrowing from Latin intrōdūctiōnem, accusative of Latin intrōdūctiō, from intrōdūcō. By surface analysis, intro- + Latin dūctiō or introduce + -tion.

Forms

plural: introductions

intro · An introduction.introduce · To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).introduced · Not native to a location; brought from another place.

introduction · The act or process of introducing.

intrude · To thrust oneself in; to come or enter without invitation,…intruder · Someone who intrudes.intruding · intrusion

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