introduce
[ in-truh-doos, -dyoos ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈdus, -ˈdyus /
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verb (used with object), in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for introduce
introduce
/ (ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs) /
verb (tr)
Derived forms of introduce
introducer, nounintroducible, adjectiveWord Origin for introduce
C16: from Latin intrōdūcere to bring inside, from intro- + dūcere to lead
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Medical definitions for introduce
introduce
[ ĭn′trə-dōōs′ ]
v.
To put inside or into; insert or inject.
To bring in and establish in a new place or environment.
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