First Known Use: 14th century
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introduction
noun in·tro·duc·tion \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
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Origin of INTRODUCTION
Middle English introduccioun act of introducing, from Anglo-French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introducere
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INTRODUCTION Defined for Kids
introduction
noun in·tro·duc·tion \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən\
Definition of INTRODUCTION for Kids
1
: the part of a book that leads up to and explains what will be found in the main part
2
: the act of causing a person to meet another person
3
: the action of bringing into use, making available, or presenting for consideration or discussion
4
: something introduced or added <The plant is a new introduction to the garden.>
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introduction
noun in·tro·duc·tion \ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən\
Medical Definition of INTRODUCTION
: an action of putting in or inserting <introduction of contrast material through the catheter—Scientific American Medicine>
—in·tro·duce \-ˈd(y)üs\ transitive verb, in·tro·duced in·tro·duc·ing
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