introduction

Definition

The act or process of introducing.

Etymology

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.

Example Sentences

• "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."