The Wordsmith Dictionary

In `tro *mit ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intromitted; p. pr. & vb. n.Intromitting.] Etym: [L. intromittere, intromissum; intro- within + mittere to send. ]

1. To send in or put in; to insert or introduce. Greenhill.

2. To allow to pass in; to admit. Glass in the window intromits light, without cold. Holder.

INTROMIT

INTROMIT In `tro *mit ", v. i. (Scots Law )

Defn: To intermeddle with the effects or goods of another.

INTROMITTENT

In `tro *mit "tent, a. Etym: [L. intromittens, p. pr. ]

1. Throwing, or allowing to pass, into or within.

2. (Zoöl.)

Defn: Used in copulation; -- said of the external reproductive organs of the males of many animals, and sometimes of those of the females.

INTROMITTER

INTROMITTER In `tro *mit "ter, n.

Defn: One who intromits.

INTROPRESSION

INTROPRESSION In `tro *pres "sion, n.

Defn: Pressure acting within. [R.]

INTRORECEPTION

INTRORECEPTION In `tro *re *cep "tion, n.

Defn: The act of admitting into or within. Hammond.

INTRORSE

In *trorse ", a. Etym: [L. introrsus inward, contr. from introversus.See Introvert. ] (Bot. )

Defn: Turning or facing inward, or toward the axis of the part to which it belongs. Gray.

INTROSPECT

In `tro *spect ", v. t. Etym: [L. introspectus, p. p. introspicere to look into; intro within + specere to look. See Spy. ]

Defn: To look into or within; to view the inside of. Bailey.

INTROSPECTION

In `tro *spec "tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. introspection. ]

Defn: A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection. I was forced to make an introspection into my own mind. Dryden.

INTROSPECTIONIST

INTROSPECTIONIST In `tro *spec "tion *ist, n. (Metaph.)

Defn: One given to the introspective method of examining the phenomena of the soul.

INTROSPECTIVE

In `tro *spec "tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. introspectif. ]

1. Inspecting within; seeing inwardly; capable of, or exercising, inspection; self-conscious.

2. Involving the act or results of conscious knowledge of physical phenomena; -- contrasted with associational. J. S. Mill.

INTROSUME

In `tro *sume ", v. t. Etym: [Pref. intro- + L. sumere to take. ]

Defn: To draw in; to swallow. [Obs. ] Evelyn.

INTROSUSCEPTION

INTROSUSCEPTION In `tro *sus *cep "tion, n.

1. The act or process of receiving within. The person is corrupted by the introsusception of a nature which becomes evil thereby. Coleridge.

2. (Med. )

Defn: Same as Intussusception.

INTROVENIENT

In `tro *ven "ient, a. Etym: [L. introveniens, p. pr. of introvenire to come in; intro within + venire to come. ]

Defn: Coming in together; entering; commingling. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

INTROVERSION

In `tro *ver "sion, n. Etym: [See Introvert. ]

Defn: The act of introverting, or the state of being introverted; the act of turning the mind inward. Berkeley.

INTROVERT

In `tro *vert ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Introverted; p. pr. & vb. n.Introverting.] Etym: [Pref. intro- + L. vertere, versum, to turn. ]

1. To turn or bend inward. "Introverted toes." Cowper.

2. To look within; to introspect. Lew Wallace.

New American Oxford Dictionary

intro

in tro |ˈintrō ˈɪntroʊ | ▶noun ( pl. intros ) informal an introduction. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: abbreviation.

intro.

intro. ▶abbreviation introduce or introduced or introducing or introduction or introductory.

intro-

intro- ▶prefix into; inward: introgression | introvert. ORIGIN from Latin intro ‘to the inside. ’

introduce

in tro duce |ˌintrəˈd (y )o͞os ˌɪntrəˈduːs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 bring (something, esp. a product, measure, or concept ) into use or operation for the first time: various new taxes were introduced | measures were introduced to help families with children. • (introduce something to ) bring a subject to the attention of (someone ) for the first time: the program is a bid to introduce opera to the masses. • present (a new piece of legislation ) for debate in a legislative assembly. • bring (a new plant, animal, or disease ) to a place and establish it there: a cold-resistant strain of sugar cane was introduced to Louisiana. 2 make (someone ) known by name to another in person, esp. formally: I hope to introduce Jenny to them very soon. 3 insert or bring into something: a device that introduces chlorine into the pool automatically. 4 occur at the start of; open: a longer, more lyrical opening that introduces her first solo. • (of a person ) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio program, book, etc. ). DERIVATIVES in tro duc er noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person ) into a place or group ’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ducere ‘to lead. ’

introduction

in tro duc tion |ˌintrəˈdəkSHən ˌɪntrəˈdəkʃən | ▶noun 1 the action of introducing something: issues arising from the introduction of new technology | the introduction of muskrats into central Europe. • a thing newly brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time: these grains are valuable introductions from Sweden. 2 (often introductions ) a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name: he returned to his desk, leaving Michael to make the introductions | a letter of introduction. 3 a thing preliminary to something else, esp. an explanatory section at the beginning of a book, report, or speech: your talk will need an introduction that states clearly what you are talking about and why. • a preliminary section in a piece of music, often thematically different from the main section. • a book or course of study intended to introduce a subject to a person: it is a simple introduction to Euclidean geometry. • [ in sing. ] a person's first experience of a subject or thing: my introduction to drama was through an amateur dramatic society. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin introductio (n- ), from the verb introducere (see introduce ).

introductory

in tro duc to ry |ˌintrəˈdəktərē ˈˌɪntrəˈdəkt (ə )ri | ▶adjective serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary: an introductory course in Russian. • intended to persuade someone to purchase something for the first time: we are making a special introductory offer of a reduced subscription. ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun denoting an introductory text ): from late Latin introductorius, from Latin introducere (see introduce ).

introgression

in tro gres sion |ˌintrəˈgreSHən ˌɪntrəˈɡrɛʃən | ▶noun Biology the transfer of genetic information from one species to another as a result of hybridization between them and repeated backcrossing. DERIVATIVES in tro gres sive |-ˈgresiv |adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin introgredi ‘step in, ’ from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + gradi ‘proceed, walk, ’ on the pattern of egression, ingression .

introit

in tro it |ˈinˌtrō -it, -ˌtroit ˈɪntrɔɪt | ▶noun a psalm or antiphon sung or said while the priest approaches the altar for the Eucharist. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting an entrance or the action of going in ): via Old French from Latin introitus, from introire ‘enter, ’ from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ire ‘go. ’

introjection

in tro jec tion |ˌintrəˈjekSHən ˌɪntrəˈʤɛkʃən | ▶noun Psychoanalysis the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others. DERIVATIVES in tro ject |-ˈjekt |verb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from intro- ‘into, ’ on the pattern of projection .

intromission

in tro mis sion |ˌintrəˈmiSHən ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən | ▶noun the action or process of inserting the penis into the vagina in sexual intercourse.

intromittent organ

in tro mit tent or gan |ˌintrəˈmitnt ˌɪntrəˌmɪtnt ˈɔrɡən | ▶noun Zoology the male copulatory organ of an animal. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: intromittent from Latin intromittent- ‘introducing, ’ from the verb intromittere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + mittere ‘send. ’

intron

in tron |ˈinˌträn ˈɪnˌtrɑn | ▶noun Biochemistry a segment of a DNA or RNA molecule that does not code for proteins and interrupts the sequence of genes. Compare with exon. DERIVATIVES in tron ic |inˈtränik |adjective ORIGIN 1970s: from intra- ‘within ’ + -genic + -on .

introrse

in trorse |ˈinˌtrôrs ˈɪntrɔərs | ▶adjective Botany & Zoology turned inward. The opposite of extrorse. • (of anthers ) releasing their pollen toward the center of the flower. DERIVATIVES in trorse ly adverb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin introrsus, from introversus ‘turned inward. ’

introscan

in tro scan |ˈintrōˌskan ˈɪntrəskæn | ▶noun a facility on some CD players that allows the first few seconds of each track to be played in turn in order to identify the required track.

introspect

in tro spect |ˌintrəˈspekt ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] examine one's own thoughts or feelings: what they don't do is introspect much about the reasons for their plight. ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from Latin introspect- ‘looked into, ’ from the verb introspicere, or from introspectare ‘keep looking into. ’

introspection

in tro spec tion |ˌintrəˈspekSHən ˈˌɪntrəˈˌspɛkʃən | ▶noun the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes: quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.

introspective

introvert

in tro vert |ˈintrəˌvərt ˈɪntrəˌvərt | ▶noun a shy, reticent, and typically self-centered person. • Psychology a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Compare with extrovert. ▶adjective another term for introverted. DERIVATIVES in tro ver sion |-ˌvərZHən |noun, in tro ver sive |-ˌvərsiv |adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (as a verb in the general sense ‘turn one's thoughts inward [in spiritual contemplation ]’): from modern Latin introvertere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + vertere ‘to turn. ’ Its use as a term in psychology dates from the early 20th cent.

introverted

in tro vert ed |ˈintrəˌvərtid ˈɪntrəˌvərdəd | ▶adjective 1 of, denoting, or typical of an introvert. • (of a community, company, or other group ) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial. 2 Anatomy & Zoology (of an organ or other body part ) turned or pushed inward on itself.

Oxford Dictionary

intro

intro |ˈɪntrəʊ | ▶noun ( pl. intros ) informal an introduction. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: abbreviation.

intro-

intro- |ˈɪntrəʊ | ▶prefix into; inwards: introgression | introvert. ORIGIN from Latin intro ‘to the inside ’.

introduce

intro |duce |ɪntrəˈdjuːs | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 bring (something, especially a product, measure, or concept ) into use or operation for the first time: various new taxes were introduced | measures were introduced to help families with children. • bring (a plant, animal, or disease ) to a place for the first time: horses and sheep introduced to the island did not survive. • (introduce something to ) bring a subject to the attention of (someone ) for the first time: the programme is a bid to introduce opera to the masses. • present (a new piece of legislation ) for debate in a legislative assembly: bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament. 2 make (someone ) known by name to another in person, especially formally: I must introduce you to my wife | he introduced himself as Detective Sergeant Fraser. 3 insert or bring into something: a device which introduces chlorine into the pool automatically. 4 occur at the start of; open: a longer, more lyrical opening which introduces a courting song. • (of a person ) provide an opening explanation or announcement for (a television or radio programme, book, etc. ). DERIVATIVES introducer noun ORIGIN late Middle English (in the sense ‘bring (a person ) into a place or group ’): from Latin introducere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ducere ‘to lead ’.

introduction

intro |duc ¦tion |ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun 1 [ mass noun ] the action of introducing something: issues arising from the introduction of new technology | the introduction of muskrats into central Europe. • [ count noun ] a thing newly brought into use or introduced to a place for the first time: despite the new introductions, many of the older species remain firm favourites. 2 a formal presentation of one person to another, in which each is told the other's name: he returned to his desk, leaving Michael to make the introductions | [ mass noun ] : a letter of introduction. 3 a thing preliminary to something else, especially an explanatory section at the beginning of a book, report, or speech. • a preliminary section in a piece of music, often thematically different from the main section. • a book or course of study intended to introduce a subject to a person: a good general introduction to the subject is A Social History of England . • [ in sing. ] a person's first experience of a subject or thing: my introduction to drama was through an amateur dramatic society. ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin introductio (n- ), from the verb introducere (see introduce ).

introductory

intro |duc ¦tory |ɪntrəˈdʌkt (ə )ri | ▶adjective serving as an introduction to a subject or topic; basic or preliminary: a two-day introductory course. • intended to persuade someone to purchase something for the first time: we are making a special introductory offer of a reduced subscription. ORIGIN late Middle English (as a noun denoting an introductory text ): from late Latin introductorius, from Latin introducere (see introduce ).

introgression

introgression |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈgrɛʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Biology the transfer of genetic information from one species to another as a result of hybridization between them and repeated backcrossing. DERIVATIVES introgressive adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin introgredi ‘step in ’, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + gradi ‘proceed, walk ’, on the pattern of egression, ingression .

introit

introit |ˈɪntrɔɪt, ɪnˈtrəʊɪt | ▶noun a psalm or antiphon sung or said while the priest approaches the altar for the Eucharist. ORIGIN late Middle English (denoting an entrance or the action of going in ): via Old French from Latin introitus, from introire ‘enter ’, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + ire ‘go ’.

introjection

introjection |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈdʒɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Psychoanalysis the unconscious adoption of the ideas or attitudes of others. DERIVATIVES introject verb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from intro- ‘into ’, on the pattern of projection .

intromission

intro |mis ¦sion |ɪntrə (ʊ )ˈmɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun the action or process of inserting the penis into the vagina in sexual intercourse.

intromittent organ

intromittent organ |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈmɪt (ə )nt | ▶noun Zoology the male copulatory organ of an animal. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: intromittent from Latin intromittent- ‘introducing ’, from the verb intromittere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + mittere ‘send ’.

intron

intron |ˈɪntrɒn | ▶noun Biochemistry a segment of a DNA or RNA molecule which does not code for proteins and interrupts the sequence of genes. Compare with exon 1. DERIVATIVES intronic adjective ORIGIN 1970s: from intra- ‘within ’ + -on .

introrse

introrse |ɪnˈtrɔːs | ▶adjective Botany & Zoology turned inwards. The opposite of extrorse. • (of anthers ) releasing their pollen towards the centre of the flower. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin introrsus, from introversus ‘turned inwards ’.

introscan

in tro scan |ˈintrōˌskan ˈɪntrəskæn | ▶noun a facility on some CD players that allows the first few seconds of each track to be played in turn in order to identify the required track.

introspect

introspect |ˌɪntrə (ʊ )ˈspɛkt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] examine one's own thoughts or feelings: what they don't do is introspect much about the reasons for their plight. ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from Latin introspect- ‘looked into ’, from the verb introspicere, or from introspectare ‘keep looking into ’.

introspection

intro |spec ¦tion |ɪntrə (ʊ )ˈspɛkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes: quiet introspection can be extremely valuable.

introspective

intro |spect |ive |ɪntrəˈspɛktɪv | ▶adjective characterized by or given to introspection: he grew withdrawn and introspective. DERIVATIVES introspectively adverb, introspectiveness noun

introvert

intro |vert ▶noun |ˈɪntrəvəːt |a shy, reticent person. • Psychology a person predominantly concerned with their own thoughts and feelings rather than with external things. Compare with extrovert. ▶adjective |ˈɪntrəvəːt | another term for introverted. DERIVATIVES introversion |-ˈvəːʃ (ə )n |noun, introversive |-ˈvəːsɪv |adjective ORIGIN mid 17th cent. (as a verb in the general sense ‘turn one's thoughts inwards (in spiritual contemplation ’)): from modern Latin introvertere, from intro- ‘to the inside ’ + vertere ‘to turn ’. Its use as a term in psychology dates from the early 20th cent.

introverted

intro |vert ¦ed |ˈɪntrə (ʊ )vəːtɪd | ▶adjective 1 of, denoting, or typical of an introvert. • (of a community, company, or other group ) concerned principally with its own affairs; inward-looking or parochial. 2 Anatomy & Zoology (of an organ or other body part ) turned or pushed inward on itself.

American Oxford Thesaurus

introduce

introduce verb 1 she has introduced a new system: institute, initiate, launch, inaugurate, establish, found; bring in, usher in, set in motion, start, begin, commence, get going, get underway, originate, pioneer, kick off. 2 she introduced new legislation: propose, put forward, suggest, bring to the table, submit; set forth, raise, broach, bring up, mention, air, float; informal run something up the flagpole. 3 she introduced Lindsey to the young man: present (formally ), make known, acquaint with. 4 brewers are introducing nitrogen into canned beer: insert, inject, put, force, shoot, feed. 5 she introduced a note of severity into her voice: instill, infuse, inject, add, insert. 6 Clayton introduces the program each week: announce, present, give an introduction to; start off, begin, open.

introduction

introduction noun 1 the introduction of democratic reforms: institution, establishment, initiation, launch, inauguration, foundation; start, commencement, debut, inception, origination. ANTONYMS abolition. 2 an introduction to the king: (formal ) presentation to; meeting with, audience with. 3 the book's introduction: foreword, preface, preamble, prologue, prelude; opening (statement ), beginning; informal intro, lead-in, prelims; formal proem, prolegomenon. ANTONYMS afterword. 4 an introduction to hothouse gardening: a primer of, a basic explanation of, a brief account of; the basics of, the rudiments of, the fundamentals of. 5 freshmen would soon experience the traditional introduction to school life: initiation into, induction into, inauguration into, baptism into.

introductory

introductory adjective 1 the introductory chapter: opening, initial, starting, initiatory, first; prefatory, preliminary, leadoff. ANTONYMS final. 2 an introductory course: elementary, basic, rudimentary, primary; initiatory, preparatory, entry-level, survey; informal 101. ANTONYMS advanced.

introspection

introspection noun the First Lady's book is heavy on photos and light on introspection: self-analysis, self-examination, soul-searching, introversion, self-observation; contemplation, meditation, thoughtfulness, thought, pensiveness, reflection, rumination; informal navel-gazing; formal cogitation.

introspective

introspective adjective an introspective poet: inward-looking, self-analyzing, introverted, introvert, brooding; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, meditative, reflective; informal navel-gazing.

introverted

introverted adjective his introverted parents were uncomfortable with the rowdy friends he brought home from college: shy, reserved, withdrawn, reticent, diffident, retiring, quiet; introspective, introvert, inward-looking, self-absorbed; pensive, contemplative, thoughtful, meditative, reflective. ANTONYMS extroverted.

Oxford Thesaurus

introduce

introduce verb 1 he has tried to introduce a new system of joint consultation: institute, initiate, launch, inaugurate, establish, found, instigate, put in place; bring in, bring into being, usher in, set in motion, start, begin, commence, get going, get under way, phase in; organize, develop, originate, pioneer, take the lead in; informal kick off. ANTONYMS abolish. 2 you can introduce new ideas: propose, put forward, suggest, submit, advance, table, move; raise, broach, bring up, set forth, moot, mention, open, air, ventilate, float. 3 she introduced Lindsey to the young man: present, present formally, make known; acquaint with, make acquainted with, bring into contact with. 4 a device used to introduce nitrogen into canned beer: insert, inject, put, place, push, force, drive, shoot, feed. ANTONYMS remove. 5 she tried to introduce a note of severity into her voice: instil, infuse, inject, add, insert, bring; interpose. 6 the same presenter introduces the programme each week: announce, present, give an introduction to; preface, precede, lead into, commence, start off, begin, open, launch.

introduction

introduction noun 1 the introduction of democratic reforms: institution, establishment, initiation, launch, inauguration, foundation, instigation; start, commencement, inception; development, origination, pioneering. ANTONYMS abolition. 2 he wished for an introduction to the king: presentation, formal presentation; meeting, audience, interview, encounter. 3 he wrote an introduction to the catalogue: foreword, preface, preamble, prologue, prelude, front matter, lead-in; opening, beginning, start, opening statement; informal intro, prelims, curtain-raiser; formal prolegomenon, proem, exordium, prolusion. ANTONYMS afterword, appendix. 4 the handbook will include an introduction to the history of the period: basic explanation of, brief account of, description of; the basics, the rudiments, the fundamentals, the groundwork. 5 he had hoped for a gentle introduction to the life of the school: initiation, induction, baptism, inauguration, debut.

introductory

introductory adjective 1 the introductory chapter: opening, initial, starting, commencing, initiatory, first, earliest; prefatory, preliminary, precursory, lead-in; rare prefatorial, precursive, prodromal, prodromic, preambular, preambulatory, preludial, prelusive, prelusory, exordial, proemial, prolegomenal. ANTONYMS final. 2 a one-day introductory course: elementary, basic, rudimentary, fundamental; initiatory, preparatory, primary; rare rudimental. ANTONYMS advanced.

introspection

introspection noun he wasn't given to introspection: brooding, self-analysis, soul-searching, heart-searching, introversion, self-observation, self-absorption; contemplation, thoughtfulness, pensiveness, thought, thinking, musing, rumination, meditation, pondering, reflection, cogitation; informal navel-gazing.

introspective

introspective adjective a shy and introspective man: inward-looking, self-analysing, self-examining, self-observing, brooding; introverted, introvert, self-contained; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, musing, ruminative, meditative, reflective; informal navel-gazing; rare indrawn. ANTONYMS outward-looking, extrovert.

introverted

introverted adjective an introverted and thoughtful person: shy, reserved, withdrawn, reticent, diffident, retiring, quiet, timid, timorous, meek, bashful, unsociable; introspective, introvert, inward-looking, self-contained, self-absorbed, self-interested; contemplative, thoughtful, pensive, ruminative, meditative, reflective; rare indrawn. ANTONYMS extroverted.

Duden Dictionary

Intro

In t ro , In tro Substantiv, Neutrum , das |I ntro |das Intro; Genitiv: des Intros, Plural: die Intros englisch intro < lateinisch intro = hinein, nach innen 1 einleitendes Musikstück, einleitender Teil eines Musikstücks das Intro zu einem Song, zu einer Show 2 Vorbemerkung, Einleitung, einleitender Artikel in einer Zeitschrift o. Ä.

intro-

in t ro-, In t ro-, in tro- In tro- Präfix Intro- lateinisch intro, eigentlich erstarrter Ablativ eines von inter (↑ inter-, Inter- ) abgeleiteten Adjektiv Präfix mit der Bedeutung »hinein, nach innen «, z. B. introduzieren, Introjektion

Introduktion

In t ro duk ti on , In tro duk ti on Substantiv, feminin Musik , die |Introdukti o n |lateinisch introductio = das Einführen a freier Einleitungssatz vor dem Hauptsatz einer Sonate, Sinfonie oder eines Konzerts b erste Gesangsnummer einer Oper

introduzieren

in t ro du zie ren , in tro du zie ren schwaches Verb |introduz ie ren |einleiten, einführen

Introduzione

In t ro du zi o ne , In tro du zio ne Substantiv, feminin , die |Introduzi o ne |die Introduzione; Genitiv: der Introduzione, Plural: die Introduzioni lateinisch-italienisch Introduktion 2

Introitis

In t ro i tis , In tro i tis Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Intro i tis |die Introitis; Genitiv: der Introitis, Plural: die Introititiden lateinisch-neulateinisch Entzündung des Scheideneinganges

Introitus

In t ro i tus , In tro i tus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Intr o itus |der Introitus; Genitiv: des Introitus, Plural: die Introitus |[…tuːs ]|mittellateinisch introitus < lateinisch introitus = Eingang, Einzug; Vorspiel, zu: introire = hineingehen a Eingangsgesang [im Wechsel mit Psalmversen ] in der Messe 1 b [im Wechsel gesungene ] Eingangsworte oder Eingangslied im evangelischen Gottesdienst

Introjektion

In t ro jek ti on , In tro jek ti on Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die |Introjekti o n |die Introjektion; Genitiv: der Introjektion, Plural: die Introjektionen lateinisch-neulateinisch unbewusste Einbeziehung fremder Anschauungen, Motive o. Ä. in das eigene Ich, in den subjektiven Interessenkreis

introjizieren

in t ro ji zie ren , in tro ji zie ren schwaches Verb Psychologie |introjiz ie ren |fremde Anschauungen, Ideale o. Ä. in die eigenen einbeziehen

Intromission

In t ro mis si on , In tro mis si on Substantiv, feminin , die |Intromissi o n |die Intromission; Genitiv: der Intromission, Plural: die Intromissionen lateinisch-neulateinisch das Intromittieren

intromittieren

in t ro mit tie ren , in tro mit tie ren schwaches Verb |intromitt ie ren |a hineinstecken, hineinschieben b eindringen

Intron

In t ron Substantiv, Neutrum Biologie , das |I ntron |das Intron; Genitiv: des Introns, Plural: Introns oder Intronen Kunstwort; Analogiebildung zu Codon mit intra- Abschnitt eines Gens, der keine für die Erzeugung von Proteinen nötige Information enthält

intrors

in t rors, in trors Adjektiv Botanik |intr o rs |lateinisch nach innen gewendet (von Staubbeuteln, die der Blütenachse zugewendet sind ); Gegensatz extrors

Introspektion

In t ro s pek ti on , In tro spek ti on Substantiv, feminin besonders Psychologie , die |Introspekti o n |die Introspektion; Genitiv: der Introspektion, Plural: die Introspektionen zu lateinisch introspectus = das Hineinsehen nach innen, auf das eigene Bewusstsein, die psychischen Vorgänge gerichtete Beobachtung

introspektiv

in t ro s pek tiv , in tro spek tiv Adjektiv |introspekt i v |auf dem Weg der Innenschau, der psychologischen Selbsterkenntnis

Introversion

In t ro ver si on , In tro ver si on Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die |Introversi o n |lateinisch-neulateinisch Konzentration des Interesses von der Außenwelt weg auf innerseelische Vorgänge; Gegensatz Extraversion

introversiv

in t ro ver siv, in tro ver siv Adjektiv |introvers i v |zur Introversion fähig in Verbindung mit einer gewissen Extraversion

introvertiert

in t ro ver tiert, in tro ver tiert Adjektiv Psychologie |introvert ie rt |zu lateinisch intro = hinein, nach innen und vertere, Vers auf das eigene Seelenleben gerichtet, nach innen gekehrt; verschlossen ein introvertierter Mensch | sie ist introvertiert

French Dictionary

intro-

intro- préf. préfixe Élément du latin signifiant « dedans ». Note Technique Les mots composés avec le préfixe intro- s ’écrivent en un seul mot. Introverti.

introductif

introductif , ive adj. adjectif Qui sert à introduire un sujet, une question. : Un paragraphe introductif.

introduction

introduction n. f. nom féminin Court texte explicatif rédigé généralement par un auteur pour présenter son texte. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec les noms suivants: • avant-propos, brève introduction d ’un ouvrage, généralement rédigée par son auteur, pour en exposer le contenu et l ’objectif poursuivi; • avertissement, texte placé entre le grand titre et le début de l ’ouvrage afin d ’attirer l ’attention du lecteur sur un point particulier; • note liminaire, texte destiné à expliciter les symboles et les abréviations employés dans un ouvrage; • notice, brève étude placée en tête d ’un livre pour présenter la vie et l ’œuvre de l ’auteur; • préface, texte de présentation d ’un ouvrage qui n ’est généralement pas rédigé par l ’auteur; il est composé en italique. Note Technique Ordre des textes: la préface précède l ’introduction, qui est suivie par la note liminaire, s ’il y a lieu.

introduire

introduire v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Faire entrer. : Introduire une clé dans une serrure. SYNONYME insérer . 2 Faire adopter par l ’usage. : Introduire une mode. SYNONYME lancer . verbe pronominal Pénétrer. : Ils se sont introduits par effraction dans ce bureau. SYNONYME entrer . Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde en genre et en nombre avec le complément direct si celui-ci le précède. La prothèse auditive qu ’il s ’est introduite dans l ’oreille. Ils se sont introduits par effraction dans ce bureau. Le participe passé reste invariable si le complément direct suit le verbe. Elle s ’est introduit un anneau dans une narine. FORME FAUTIVE introduire. Anglicisme au sens de présenter quelqu ’un. conduire INDICATIF PRÉSENT J ’introduis, tu introduis, il introduit, nous introduisons, vous introduisez, ils introduisent. IMPARFAIT J ’introduisais. PASSÉ SIMPLE J ’introduisis. FUTUR J ’introduirai. CONDITIONNEL PRÉSENT J ’introduirais. IMPÉRATIF PRÉSENT Introduis, introduisons, introduisez. SUBJONCTIF PRÉSENT Que j ’introduise. IMPARFAIT Que j ’introduisisse. PARTICIPE PRÉSENT Introduisant. PASSÉ Introduit, ite.

intronisation

intronisation n. f. nom féminin Action d ’introniser. : L ’intronisation d ’un pape.

introniser

introniser v. tr. verbe transitif Placer sur le trône un roi, un évêque, conférer solennellement un titre à quelqu ’un. aimer

introspectif

introspectif , ive adj. adjectif Relatif à l ’introspection.

introspection

introspection n. f. nom féminin Observation individuelle de la conscience elle-même.

introuvable

introuvable adj. adjectif Impossible ou difficile à trouver. : Ce livre est introuvable.

introverti

introverti , ie adj. et n. m. et f. adjectif et nom masculin et féminin Qui est tourné vers l ’intérieur. ANTONYME extraverti ou extroverti . Prononciation Le o est ouvert, [ɛ̃trɔvɛrti ]

Spanish Dictionary

introducción

introducción nombre femenino 1 Acción de introducir o introducirse :la introducción del gas natural facilitó la calefacción de las viviendas modernas .2 Parte primera que sirve para introducir o preparar el desarrollo de algo .3 Explicación con que comienza un discurso hablado o escrito que sirve para llamar la atención o preparar el ánimo del oyente o del lector .4 Tratado que sirve de preparación para el estudio de una materia :introducción a la lingüística; introducción a la física cuántica .5 Parte primera de una obra musical en la que se presentan los elementos básicos que se desarrollan en ella :los estribillos se entonan al principio del canto, después de una breve introducción instrumental .

introducir

introducir verbo transitivo 1 Hacer que una cosa pase a estar total o parcialmente en el interior de otra cosa :introducir la sonda en una herida ;el balón se introdujo en la portería .2 Acompañar a alguien hasta el interior de un lugar :el criado me introdujo en la sala .3 Hacer que una persona sea admitida en un lugar o facilitarle el trato o la amistad de otra persona :introducir a alguien en la corte .4 Iniciar a alguien en una ciencia, arte, técnica, actividad o faceta de la vida que desconoce :lo introdujo a las matemáticas .5 Hacer que una cosa pase a estar presente en un lugar :introducir un personaje en una novela; introducir datos en una computadora .6 Poner en uso algo nuevo o que no se conocía :introducir una industria en un país; el teatro innovador de la década de 1970 introduce experiencias dramatúrgicas en las que prevalece la libertad del actor sobre la coerción del texto .7 Crear en un lugar una determinada situación :introducir el desorden .8 Ser [una cosa ] el punto de partida o la introducción de otra :la preposición ‘a ’ introduce un complemento indirecto .9 introducirse verbo pronominal Ir o pasar de un lugar al interior de otro lugar cerrado o limitado, a través de una abertura o paso :el ladrón se introdujo en la casa a través de una pequeña ventana .SINÓNIMO entrar .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín introducere ‘conducir, meter en ’. De la familia etimológica de aducir (V.). Conjugación [46 ] como conducir .

introductor, -ra

introductor, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino Que introduce :es el introductor de las nuevas orientaciones estéticas en nuestro país .introductor de embajadores Diplomático que tiene a su cargo presentar a los nuevos embajadores al jefe del estado .

introductorio, -ria

introductorio, -ria adjetivo Que sirve como introducción :curso introductorio de lengua árabe; el trabajo deberá incluir un capítulo introductorio que explique los objetivos de la investigación .

introito

introito nombre masculino 1 Principio de un escrito o de una oración .Se usa generalmente con valor humorístico o irónico 2 anat Entrada de una cavidad orgánica :introito vaginal .3 lit En el teatro antiguo, prólogo en que se explicaba el argumento del poema dramático al que precedía, para pedir indulgencia al público o para otros fines análogos .4 relig Primeras palabras del sacerdote en el altar al dar principio a la misa en el antiguo ritual .

intromisión

intromisión nombre femenino Acción de entrometerse :no podía tolerar aquella intromisión en mis asuntos privados .

introspección

introspección nombre femenino Observación que una persona hace de su propia conciencia o de sus estados de ánimo para reflexionar sobre ellos :un hombre atareado de la ciudad rechaza toda introspección y sutileza; para él la música es un camino para la introspección .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo del inglés introspection , acuñado como término de filosofía y formado a partir del latín introspectum, supino de introspicere ‘mirar en el interior ’, compuesto del adverbio intro ‘dentro ’, ‘en el interior ’ y specere ‘mirar ’. De la familia etimológica de aspecto (V.).

introspectivo, -va

introspectivo, -va adjetivo 1 De la introspección o relacionado con ella :método introspectivo; nos presenta una obra con una excelente sabiduría en el dominio del melodrama introspectivo .2 [persona ] Que observa o analiza los propios pensamientos o sentimientos :su personaje es el más introspectivo de todos .

introversión

introversión nombre femenino Actitud o forma de ser de la persona introvertida :es muy tímido y tiene inclinación a la introversión .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del alemán Introversion , acuñado por el psiquiatra suizo C. G. Jung (1871 -1961 ) y tomado del bajo latín introversio, introversionis, derivado de introversus ‘hacia dentro ’, procedente a su vez de vertere ‘girar ’. De la familia etimológica de verter (V.).

introvertido, -da

introvertido, -da adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 [persona ] Que tiende a encerrarse en sí mismo y tiene dificultades para manifestar espontáneamente sus sentimientos y pensamientos :las personas introvertidas suelen ser muy tímidas .SINÓNIMO cerrado .ANTÓNIMO abierto, extravertido, extrovertido .2 adjetivo Que es propio o característico de estas personas :talante introvertido; actitud introvertida .SINÓNIMO cerrado .ANTÓNIMO abierto, extravertido, extrovertido .

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

intro

in tro /ɪ́ntroʊ /名詞複～s C U ｟話｠1 イントロ, 序奏 .2 入門書 .3 序論, 序文 .

intro-

in tro- /ɪ́ntrə /接頭辞中へ [に ], 内部へ [に ]▸ intro duce 紹介する ▸ intro spective 内省的な

intro(d)

intro (d )introduction ; introductory .

introduce

in tro duce /ɪ̀ntrəd j úːs /〖intro (中へ )duce (導く )〗(名 )introduction 動詞～s /-ɪz /; ～d /-t /; -ducing 他動詞 1 〈人が〉【人に】〈人〉を紹介する «to » ; 〈人が〉〈2人〉を引き合わせる, (相互に )紹介する ; 〖～ oneself 〗自己紹介をする ▸ Mary introduced Tom to John .メリーはトムをジョンに紹介した ▸ The two ladies haven't been introduced yet .その2人の女性はまだ, お互い紹介を受けていない ▸ The new boss introduced herself .新しい上司は自己紹介をした ▸ May I introduce myself ?自己紹介してもよろしいでしょうか (≒｟かたい話｠Allow me to introduce myself . 自己紹介をさせていただきます )▸ Let me introduce you to everybody .あなたをみんなに紹介させてください 2 〈人が〉 «…に » 〈新しいもの〉を導入する , 取り入れる ; 持ち込む, 伝える, 広める «to , into » ▸ introduce a new system to the office オフィスに新しいシステムを導入する ▸ Dogs were introduced into the island from Europe .犬はその島へヨーロッパから持ち込まれた 3 〖～ A to B /B to A 〗〈人が〉A 〈人〉をB 〈物事〉に (初めて )触れさせる ; 〈人が〉B 〈物事〉をA 〈人〉に体験させる ▸ introduce girls to technology 少女たちを科学技術に触れさせる 4 〈人が〉 «…で » 〈番組話など〉を始める «by do ing , with » ; 〈人が〉〈番組会など〉の進行 [案内 ]役を務める ▸ introduce the program by playing the piano ピアノを弾いて番組を始める 5 〈事が〉〈時代など〉の始まりとなる ▸ The incident introduced a long war .その事件が長い戦争の始まりとなった 6 【議会などに】〈法案など〉を提出する «into, in, before » ; 【話に】〈話題〉を持ち出す «into » ▸ introduce a bill into parliament 議会に法案を提出する 7 〘機〙 «…に » 〈物〉を注入する, 挿入する «into » ▸ introduce oil into the pipe オイルをパイプに注入する 8 〘文法〙〈節〉を導く .in tro d ú c er 名詞

introduction

in tro duc tion /ɪ̀ntrədʌ́kʃ (ə )n /→introduce 名詞複～s /-z /1 U «…への » 導入 , 採用, 使用開始 ; 伝来, 輸入 «to » ▸ the introduction of new methods 新方式の導入 ▸ the introduction of Christianity to Japan キリスト教の日本への伝来 2 C «…への » 紹介 , 披露 «to » ▸ make formal introductions 正式な紹介をする ▸ Nomo Hideo needs no introduction .野茂英雄氏は改めて紹介するまでもないでしょう ▸ a letter of introduction 紹介状 (!この用法では無冠詞 ) 3 C 新規導入品, 伝来物 ▸ The kiwi fruit is a twentieth century introduction .キウイは20世紀に入ってきた食べ物だ 4 C U (本講話で本論を導入する )序論, 前置き (!本ではprefaceの後になり, 本論の一部となる ) ; 〘楽〙序奏, 導入部 .5 C «…への » 入門 (書 ) «to » .6 〖単数形で〗 «…の » 初めての体験 [経験 ] «to » .7 C 紹介状 .8 U 〘機〙 «…への » 注入, 挿入 «into » .

introductory

in tro duc to ry /ɪ̀ntrədʌ́kt (ə )ri /形容詞〖名詞の前で〗紹介の ; 序論の, 前置きの ; 入門の ▸ an introductory offer [price ](新商品の )記念特価

introspection

ì n tro sp é c tion 名詞 U 内省, 自己反省, 自己観察 .

introspective

in tro spec tive /ɪ̀ntrəspéktɪv /形容詞内省的な, 内省的傾向のある .～ly 副詞

introversion

in tro ver sion /ɪ̀ntrəvə́ː r ʒ (ə )n |-ʃ (ə )n /名詞 U 〘心〙内向 (性 ).ì n tro v é r sive 形容詞

introvert

in tro vert /ɪ́ntrəvə̀ː r t /名詞 C 〘心〙内向的性格の人 (↔extrovert ).形容詞内向性の .動詞 /-̀--́ /他動詞 1 〈考え興味〉を自分 [内面 ]へ向ける .2 …を内側へ曲げる .3 〘動〙〈器官など〉を内曲させる .

introverted

í n tro v è rt ed /-ɪd /形容詞内向性の, 内向的な .