introduction

noun

in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
Synonyms of introductionnext
1
: something that introduces: such as
a(1)
: a part of a book or treatise preliminary to the main portion
(2)
: a preliminary treatise or course of study
b
: a short introductory musical passage
2
: the act or process of introducing : the state of being introduced
3
: a putting in : insertion
4
: something introduced
specifically : a new or exotic plant or animal

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the introduction of telephone service to the area Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold. the introduction of evidence at the trial the introduction of a new topic for conversation the introduction of the bill to Congress She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago. the introduction of an Asian plant species to America After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.
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Grealish’s introduction in the 66th minute offers alternatives. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 If this is somebody’s introduction to ESPHome, the first ten minutes count. — New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026 The introduction of the F-15EX is expected to provide additional opportunities for bilateral training and integration with Japanese and other allied forces. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Following the introduction of the Apple iPhone in 2007, retail traders increasingly had trading platforms in their pockets. — Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for introduction

Word History

Etymology

Middle English introduccioun act of introducing, from Anglo-French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introducere

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of introduction was in the 14th century

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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introduction. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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introduction

noun
in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
1
a
: the action of introducing
b
: something introduced
2
: the part of a book that leads up to and explains what will be found in the main part
3
: a book for beginners in a subject

Medical Definition

introduction

noun
in·​tro·​duc·​tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)
: an action of putting in or inserting
introduction of contrast material through the catheter—Scientific American Medicine
introduce
-ˈd(y)üs How to pronounce introduction (audio)
transitive verb
introduced; introducing
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