Definition of INTRODUCTION

introduction

Plural: introductions

Noun

  • the act of beginning something new
  • the first section of a communication
  • formally making a person known to another or to the public
  • a basic or elementary instructional text
  • a new proposal
    • "they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives"
  • the act of putting one thing into another
  • the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
  • The act or process of introducing.
  • A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
  • An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
  • A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.

Examples

  • David was feeling groggy at his introduction to Sophie, and didn't remember her name.
  • ECON 101: introduction to economics
  • the introduction of a new product into the market
  • This book features a preface by a well-known botanist, and an introduction by the author's mentor at university.

Origin / 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.

Scrabble Score: 15

introduction: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
introduction: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
introduction: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

introduction: valid Words With Friends Word