Etymology

introductory

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Today it means: Introducing; giving a preview, idea or foretaste of. Full definition →

Late Latin intrōductōrius ← Latin intrōductus
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  1. Latin · derived fromintrōductus
  2. Late Latin · borrowed fromintrōductōrius
  3. English todayintroductory

Borrowed from Late Latin intrōductōrius, from Latin intrōductus.

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