introduction

noun

in·tro·duc·tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce introduction (audio)

: something that introduces: such as

a(1)

: a part of a book or treatise preliminary to the main portion

(2)

: a preliminary treatise or course of study

: a short introductory musical passage

: the act or process of introducing : the state of being introduced

: a putting in : insertion

: something introduced

specifically : a new or exotic plant or animal

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Notable guests adorning the front row included Alicia Silverstone, Coco Rocha, Maye Musk, and Siriano’s dear friend who needs no introduction, Janet Jackson.

Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's glossy journalism drama needs no introduction.

Amy Mackelden, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Chucky needs absolutely no introduction, especially now that a second season of his TV series is on the way.

Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 The album’s sixth track is one that needs no introduction.

Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 Night of the Living Dead likely needs no introduction as George Romero's game-changing first installment that soon spawned a rich lineage of zombie films, including Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, and so on.

Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 This milky blue geothermal pool needs no introduction.

Katie Lockhart, CNN, 26 July 2022 The new crop of young drivers racing for a championship was aided by NASCAR’s introduction of the Next Gen car, an industrywide project to design a spec vehicle that contained costs and leveled the playing field.

Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Benn says the 2013 introduction of the BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage, showcasing rap, hip-hop and R&B acts, has helped other genres come through at the festival.

Mark Sutherland, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	introductions
释义	introduction noun in·tro·duc·tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən 1 : something that introduces: such 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 Synonyms exordium foreword intro preamble preface prelude proem prologue prolog prolusion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the introduction of telephone service to the area Since its introduction last year, over a million copies of the software have been sold. the introduction of evidence at the trial the introduction of a new topic for conversation the introduction of the bill to Congress She told the audience, by way of introduction, that the research was completed a year ago. the introduction of an Asian plant species to America After a brief introduction, the performer took the stage. See More Recent Examples on the Web Notable guests adorning the front row included Alicia Silverstone, Coco Rocha, Maye Musk, and Siriano’s dear friend who needs no introduction, Janet Jackson. Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2022 Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon's glossy journalism drama needs no introduction. Amy Mackelden, ELLE, 1 Sep. 2022 Chucky needs absolutely no introduction, especially now that a second season of his TV series is on the way. Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022 The album’s sixth track is one that needs no introduction. Okla Jones, Essence, 12 Aug. 2022 Night of the Living Dead likely needs no introduction as George Romero's game-changing first installment that soon spawned a rich lineage of zombie films, including Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, and so on. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 This milky blue geothermal pool needs no introduction. Katie Lockhart, CNN, 26 July 2022 The new crop of young drivers racing for a championship was aided by NASCAR’s introduction of the Next Gen car, an industrywide project to design a spec vehicle that contained costs and leveled the playing field. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Benn says the 2013 introduction of the BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage, showcasing rap, hip-hop and R&B acts, has helped other genres come through at the festival. Mark Sutherland, Variety, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English introduccioun act of introducing, from Anglo-French introduction, from Latin introduction-, introductio, from introducere First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition introduction noun in·tro·duc·tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən 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. Medical Definition introduction noun in·tro·duc·tion ˌin-trə-ˈdək-shən : an action of putting in or inserting introduction of contrast material through the catheter Scientific American Medicine introductions noun plural of introduction as in prefaces 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 & Similar Words Relevance prefaces forewords intros prologues preludes proems preambles beginnings prolusions exordia prologs exordiums initiations starts commencements originations openings origins outsets Antonyms & Near Antonyms epilogues postscripts envoys conclusions closings stops epilogs aftermaths terminations finishes ends finales cessations envois closes See More
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