noun
introduction
ihnt-ruh-DUHKSHN
noun
1
The act of making people known to each other.
"After a brief introduction, the two business partners shook hands."
2
An opening section of a book, article, or speech that sets up the topic.
"The introduction explains why the author chose this subject."
How to Use Introduction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of meeting someone new, or the opening part of a piece of writing.
Common pairings
brief introduction
formal introduction
write an introduction
Word Forms
introductions plural
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Etymology
From Latin intrōductiō, from intrōdūcō ("to lead in").