introduction

in·tro·duc·tion

noun \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən\

Definition of INTRODUCTION

1

: something that introduces: 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

Examples of INTRODUCTION

1. the introduction of telephone service to the area
2. Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold.
3. the introduction of evidence at the trial
4. the introduction of a new topic for conversation
5. the introduction of the bill to Congress
6. She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago.
7. the introduction of an Asian plant species to America
8. After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage.

Origin of INTRODUCTION

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INTRODUCTION

Synonyms: exordium, foreword, intro, preamble, preface, prelude, proem, prologue (also prolog), prolusion

Antonyms: epilogue (also epilog)

Related Words: beginning, commencement, initiation, opening, origin, origination, outset, start

Near Antonyms: envoi (or envoy), postscript; aftermath; cessation, close, closing, conclusion, end, finale, finish, stop, termination

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Rhymes with INTRODUCTION

deconstruction, liposuction, mass production, reconstruction, reproduction, self-destruction