introduction

noun

The act or process of introducing.

An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.

A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.

A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.

Roots

introintro- · Latin · inward duco-duct · Latin · lead

Synonyms for introduction

prolegomenonn prolegomena unveilingn proem exordiumn presentationn prefacen initiationn forewordn insertionn debutn launchingn preamblen entryn prologuen intromissionn epiloguen preluden

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Where does introduction come from?

The word introduction breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: intro-, from Latin intro (“inward”); and -duct, from Latin duco (“lead”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.