in·tro

[in-troh]
noun, plural in·tros. Informal.
1.
an introduction.
2.
the introductory passage of a piece for a jazz or dance band.
Origin:
1895–1900; shortening of introduction

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intro-

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

Origin:
< Latin, representing intrō (adv.) inwardly, within

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intro.

1.
introduce.
2.
introduced.
3.
introducing.
4.
introduction.
5.
introductory.
Also, introd.
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intro (ˈɪntrəʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n , pl -tros
informal short for introduction

intro. or introd.
 
—abbreviation for
1.  introduction
2.  introductory
 
introd. or introd.
 
—abbreviation for

intro-
 
—prefix
in, into, or inward: introvert
 
[from Latin intrō towards the inside, inwardly, within]

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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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Slang Dictionary

intro

n. [demoscene] Introductory screen of some production.
2. A short demo, usually showing just one or two screens.
3. Small, usually 64k, 40k or 4k demo. Sizes are generally dictated by compo rules. See also dentro, demo.
Jargon
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
intro
introduction
intro.

  1. introduction

  2. introductory

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Example sentences
Kris gives the song an a tempo intro, before kicking into the groove.
It's a good intro to the distinction between correlation and causation.
Most universities have two or three adjuncts that teach intro to accounting
  course.
Silent retreats are a specialty, and many include an intro session for anyone
  who's new to this whole stillness thing.
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