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introduction

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Synonyms & Antonyms of introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part

a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook

Synonyms for introduction

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

Words Related to introduction

beginning,
commencement,
initiation,
opening,
origin,
origination,
outset,
start

Near Antonyms for introduction

envoi
(or envoy),
postscript

aftermath

cessation,
close,
closing,
conclusion,
end,
finale,
finish,
stop,
termination

Antonyms for introduction

epilogue
(also epilog)

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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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

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