introduction; preface; primer
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
introductory discussion; preface; foreword
formalTypically appears at the beginning of a book or academic paper to outline the structure and main arguments.
The introduction of this book is brilliantly written, clearly explaining the research background.
The author raises three core questions in the introductory section.
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Please read the introduction carefully to understand the structure of the entire text.
noun
introductory work; primer; basic guide (to a subject)
formalRefers to a book that provides fundamental knowledge of an academic discipline, suitable for beginners.
This is an excellent introduction to linguistics, suitable for first-year students.
He compiled an 'Introduction to Physics' that explains complex concepts in simple terms.
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The assigned textbook for this course is the third edition of 'Introduction to Economics'.