introduction
nounfeminine/ĩtɾuduˈsɐ̃w̃/high
in·tro·du·ção
Definitions
1The action of introducing something; the opening section of a book, speech, or piece of music that leads into the main part.
The book's introduction provides useful background.
He gave a short introduction before his talk.
Common collocations
brief introductionchapter introductionmake an introductionwrite an introduction
2The action of bringing something into use or operation for the first time, or presenting someone.
The introduction of the printing press changed history.
Her introduction to the committee was very formal.
Common collocations
introduction of new technologymarket introductionintroduction of a billspecies introduction
Etymology
Do latim 'introductio, introductionis' (ação de introduzir).