intro
UK[ˈɪntrəʊ]US[ˈɪntroʊ]
n
A short introduction to something, especially a piece of music or a program.
n
The beginning of something.
Morpheme Breakdown
intro
intro
into, inward
Etymology
The word 'intro' is a direct clipping of the English noun 'introduction'. Its ultimate origin is the Latin preposition 'intro', meaning 'to the inside, within'. This Latin term itself is derived from the adverb 'intrō', built from the preposition 'in' (in, into) combined with the suffix '-ter', which often indicates direction. As a standalone English word, 'intro' retains the core sense of its Latin root, signifying an initial part that leads one into the main subject or body of something, such as a musical piece or a broadcast.
Analysis
Structure: intro (into, inward)
intro (Latin, prefix meaning 'into, inward, within')
Examples
The album starts with a slow, atmospheric intro.
He gave a brief intro before the main lecture.
The video game's intro sequence sets the scene for the story.