n. [ L. introductio: cf. F. introduction. See Introduce. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The act of introducing, or bringing to notice. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. itroductorius: cf. F. introductoire. ] Serving to introduce something else; leading to the main subject or business; preliminary; prefatory; as, introductory proceedings; an introductory discourse. [ 1913 Webster ]
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