introduction meaning: definition, etymology

introduction

noun

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/

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.

The act or process of introducing.

the introduction of a new product into the market

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.

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.

A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.

ECON 101: introduction to economics

Synonyms: preface, isagoge, lead-in, lead, lede
Derived terms: card of introduction, cointroduction, e-introduction, introduction agency, introductionless, introductory, letter of introduction, need no introduction, postintroduction, preintroduction, reintroduction, rolling introduction, superintroduction