Introduction
[,ɪntrə'dʌkʃ(ə)n] or [,ɪntrə'dʌkʃən]
Definition
(noun.) the act of beginning something new; 'they looked forward to the debut of their new product line'.
(noun.) the first section of a communication.
(noun.) a basic or elementary instructional text.
(noun.) a new proposal; 'they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives'.
Typed by Ann--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The act of introducing, or bringing to notice.
(n.) The act of formally making persons known to each other; a presentation or making known of one person to another by name; as, the introduction of one stranger to another.
(n.) That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium.
(n.) A formal and elaborate preliminary treatise; specifically, a treatise introductory to other treatises, or to a course of study; a guide; as, an introduction to English literature.
Typist: Maxine
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Introducing, ushering in.[2]. Presentation.[3]. Preface, prelude, proëm, exordium, preliminary part.
Inputed by Glenda
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Induction, importation, leading, taking, presentation, insertion, commencement,preliminary, preface, initiative, portico, vestibule, entrance, gate, preamble,prelude
ANT:Eduction, extraction, exportation, elimination, ejection, encircleation,estrangement, conclusion, completion, end, egress
Checker: Mattie
Unserious Contents or Definition
n. A social ceremony invented by the devil for the gratification of his servants and the plaguing of his enemies. The introduction attains its most malevolent development in this country being indeed closely related to our political system. Every American being the equal of every other American it follows that everybody has the right to know everybody else which implies the right to introduce without request or permission. The Declaration of Independence should have read thus:
Editor: Orville
Examples
- For other explanations of the passage see Introduction. Plato. The Republic.
- No, the lack is something to be made up for by the introduction of still another study, or, if necessary, another kind of school. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Perhaps, said Darcy, I should have judged better, had I sought an introduction; but I am ill-qualified to recommend myself to strangers. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- Before its introduction it was not possible to reproduce cheaply in printers’ ink shaded pictures like photographs, brush drawings, paintings, etc. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Thus, broadly, the manufacturing end of the problem of introduction was cared for. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Miss Darcy and her brother appeared, and this formidable introduction took place. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
- That won't do, Lord Alvanly, said I; really, that is no introduction, and less recommendation. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I have not yet had the pleasure of a personal introduction to Mrs Merdle, but I suppose I shall be presented to her at Rome. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- No introduction of the business could have been less like that which Lydgate had intended; but her indifferent manner had been too provoking. George Eliot. Middlemarch.
- John William Ward, to the Salon des Etrangers, not knowing that an introduction was necessary, when they were refused admittance. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- His nephew's introduction to Admiral Crawford might be of service. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- The introduction must be unpleasant, whenever it takes place; and the sooner it could be over, the better. Jane Austen. Emma.
- Now the introduction of reaping and mowing machines, and other improved agricultural machinery, is not opposed. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- When he came, my aunt performed the ceremony of introduction. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- The success of this experiment induced Mr. Miller to have a larger boat built, expressly adapted for the introduction of a steam engine. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Her introductions and recommendations must all wait, and every projected party be still only talked of. Jane Austen. Emma.
Edited by Diana