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introduction.

The act or process of introducing.

12 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
  1. The act or process of introducing.

    countable · uncountable
    the introduction of a new product into the market
  2. A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.

    countable · uncountable
    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.

    countable · uncountable
    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.

    countable · uncountable
    ECON 101: introduction to economics
Where this word comes from

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.

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