intro

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

Origin of intro

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; shortening of introduction

Other definitions for intro- (2 of 3)

intro-

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

Origin of intro-

2
<Latin, representing intrō (adv.) inwardly, within

Other definitions for intro. (3 of 3)

intro.

abbreviation
  1. introduce.

  2. introduced.

  1. introducing.

  2. introduction.

  3. introductory.

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British Dictionary definitions for intro (1 of 3)

intro

/ (ˈɪntrəʊ) /


nounplural -tros
  1. informal short for introduction

British Dictionary definitions for intro- (2 of 3)

intro-

prefix
  1. in, into, or inward: introvert

Origin of intro-

2
from Latin intrō towards the inside, inwardly, within

British Dictionary definitions for intro. (3 of 3)

intro.

abbreviation for
  1. introduction

  2. introductory

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