artifact |
in scientific investigation, a spurious result or effect caused by the introduction of unintended elements or variables. [1/2 definitions] |
catalysis |
the introduction or intervention of a substance that causes or speeds up a chemical reaction without being affected itself. [1/2 definitions] |
exordium |
the introduction or beginning, esp. of a formal speech. |
fluoridation |
the introduction of controlled amounts of a fluoride into a public water supply as a preventative of tooth decay. |
foreword |
a preliminary statement or introduction to a written text, such as a book; preface. |
hypodermic |
characterized by injection or introduction under the skin; subcutaneous. [1/4 definitions] |
isagoge |
an introduction, as to a field of scholarly study or research. |
lede |
the first sentence or a very brief introduction to a journalistic piece intended to draw in the reader. |
modernization |
a process in which societies are believed to move from less to more advanced forms through the introduction of new technology or through social change. [1/3 definitions] |
neologism |
the introduction or use of new words or meanings. [1/2 definitions] |
preamble |
an introduction to a speech or document, esp. one that explains the purpose of the text to follow. [1/3 definitions] |
preface |
an introduction to a book or other written text that gives information esp. about the author or work. [3/5 definitions] |
prefatory |
of, relating to, or serving as an introduction or preface; preliminary. |
presentation |
formal introduction, as of one person to another. [1/4 definitions] |
preview |
anything that gives some idea in advance of or introduction to a later event, presentation, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
proem |
a brief introduction; preface, preamble, or prelude. |
prologue |
an introduction to a spoken or written work such as a speech or play; preface. [2/3 definitions] |
propaedeutic |
pertaining to or serving as an introduction to a field of study, esp. in the arts or sciences. [1/2 definitions] |
reintroduction |
combined form of introduction. |
short subject |
a brief film, usu. shown as an introduction to a full-length feature, or between two full-length films. |
theme song |
a melody or song identified with a play, movie, television program, or the like, esp. one used as an introduction or closing, or one used to create a certain mood or tone. |