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introduction

English

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Etymology

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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.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ʌkʃən
  • Hyphenation: in‧tro‧duc‧tion

Noun

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introduction (countable and uncountable, plural introductions)

  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

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Derived terms

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Translations

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initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
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French

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Latin intrōductiō.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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introduction f (plural introductions)

  1. introduction
    Synonym: (clipping, informal) intro
    Coordinate term: conclusion
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