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introduction Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of introduction?

The plural of introduction is introductions.

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/

What Does Introduction Mean?

As a noun, introduction means The act or process of introducing. It can also mean A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.

Introduction in Brief

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	presentation, intromission and entry
Plural	introductions

Introduction Definition (Noun)

The act or process of introducing.
the introduction of a new product into the market
A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
David was feeling groggy at his introduction to Sophie, and didn't remember her name.
An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
This book features a preface by a well-known botanist, and an introduction by the author's mentor at university.
A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.
ECON 101: introduction to economics

Synonyms of Introduction

presentation intromission entry debut unveiling launching insertion intro first appearance preface isagoge lead-in lead lede

Introduction synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Introduction

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Introduction in a Sentence

the introduction of a new product into the market

David was feeling groggy at his introduction to Sophie, and didn't remember her name.

This book features a preface by a well-known botanist, and an introduction by the author's mentor at university.

ECON 101: introduction to economics

Word Forms & Grammar

introduction (countable and uncountable, plural introductions)

Words That Rhyme With Introduction

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Origin of Introduction

From Middle English introduccioun, introduccyon, borrowed from Old French introduction, itself a borrowing from Latin intrōdūctiōnem, accusative of Latin intrōdūctiō, from intrōdūcō. By surface analysis, intro- +‎ Latin dūctiō or introduce +‎ -tion.

Pronouncing Introduction

You say introduction as //ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩//. It has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Introduction

What part of speech is introduction?

Introduction is a noun.

What is another word for introduction?

Words with a similar meaning to introduction include presentation, intromission and entry. See the full list of introduction synonyms and antonyms.