Introduction meaning

What does “introduction” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“introduction” is a noun with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the act of beginning something new.

introduction

the act of beginning something new
“they looked forward to the debut of their new product line”
Synonymsdebut first appearance launching unveiling entry
the first section of a communication
formally making a person known to another or to the public
Synonymspresentation intro
a basic or elementary instructional text
a new proposal
“they resisted the introduction of impractical alternatives”
the act of putting one thing into another
Synonymsinsertion intromission
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
“she looked forward to her initiation as an adult”
“the foundation of a new scientific society”
Synonymsinitiation founding foundation institution origination creation innovation instauration

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University