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in⋅tro

[in-troh]
–noun, plural -tros. Informal.
1. an introduction.
2. the introductory passage of a piece for a jazz or dance band.

Origin:
1895–1900; shortening of introduction

intro-

a prefix, meaning “inwardly,” “within,” occurring in loanwords from Latin (introspection); occasionally used in the formation of new words (introjection).
Compare intra-.


Origin:
< L, repr. intrō (adv.) inwardly, within

intro.

1. introduce.
2. introduced.
3. introducing.
4. introduction.
5. introductory.
Also, introd.
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in·tro   (ĭn'trō')   
n.   pl. in·tros Informal
An introduction.
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Word Origin & History

intro- 
from L. intro "on the inside, within, to the inside."
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Medical Dictionary

intro- pref.

  1. In; into: intromission.

  2. Inward: introspection.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
intro
introduction
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