introduction

/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/

//ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩// noun

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"introduction" is a 12-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“introduction” has 19 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #2,900. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#2,900
frequency rank, English
2,140
“I” headwords
19
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - The act or process of introducing.

Corpus desk

Index EN-introduction · introduction · English

introduction · rank #2,900 · 19 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-COMMON #2,900
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 19 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,140
  • PHOTO-FINISH immediate

Nearest frequency peer: immediate (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “introduction”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “introduction” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for introduction
PropertyValue
Headwordintroduction
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/
Letters12
Frequency rank#2,900
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “introduction”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).introductionlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “immediate” (#2,899), “Joseph” (#2,901), “license” (#2,902). Among 2,140 “I” headwords, “introduction” is #2,900. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 19 spelling variants around introduction (IPA /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #2,900 among 2,140 “I” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for introduction, with forms such as "inntroduction", "inrtoduction", and "intorduction". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English introduccioun, introduccyon, borrowed from Old French introduction, itself a borrowing from Latin intrōdūctiōnem, accusative of Latin intrōdūctiō, from intrōdūcō. By surface analysis, intro- + Latin dūctiō or introduce + -tion. The correct English form is introduction, spelled I-N-T-R-O-D-U-C-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    The act or process of introducing.
  2. 2
    A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
  3. 3
    An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
  4. 4
    A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how introduction appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. the introduction of a new product into the market
  2. David was feeling groggy at his introduction to Sophie, and didn't remember her name.

Etymology

From Middle English introduccioun, introduccyon, borrowed from Old French introduction, itself a borrowing from Latin intrōdūctiōnem, accusative of Latin intrōdūctiō, from intrōdūcō. By surface analysis, intro- + Latin dūctiō or introduce + -tion.

Synonyms

prefaceisagogelead-inleadledeforeword

This word in other languages

introducción(Español)introduction(Français)Einführung(Deutsch)introdução(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • inntroduction
  • inrtoduction
  • intorduction
  • intrdouction
  • introdcution
  • introdduction
  • introducction
  • introduciton
  • introducsion
  • introductino
  • introductionn
  • introductoin
  • introducttion
  • introdutcion
  • introudction
  • intrroduction
  • inttroduction
  • itnroduction
  • nitroduction

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of introduction - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

inntroduction1inrtoduction2intorduction2intrdouction2introdcution2introdduction1introducction1introduciton2
Edit distance from "introduction"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "introduction"?
"introduction" is spelled I-N-T-R-O-D-U-C-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/.
What does "introduction" mean?
As a noun, "introduction" means: The act or process of introducing.
What are common misspellings of "introduction"?
Common misspellings include "inntroduction", "inrtoduction", "intorduction", "intrdouction", "introdcution". The correct spelling is "introduction".
How do you pronounce "introduction"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "introduction" is /ˌɪntɹəˈdʌkʃn̩/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "introduction"?
From Middle English introduccioun, introduccyon, borrowed from Old French introduction, itself a borrowing from Latin intrōdūctiōnem, accusative of Latin intrōdūctiō, from intrōdūcō. By surface analysis, intro- + Latin dūctiō or introduce + -tion. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "introduction", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 12 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (19 here; floor ≥5).

constitution19 variantsindependence19 variantscommunications19 variantsrespectively19 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list