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intro-

(word root) interior

Examples of words with the root intro-: introspection

intro-

pref.

1. In; into: introjection.

2. Inward: introvert.

[Latin intrō-, from intrō, to the inside; see en in Indo-European roots.]

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intro-

prefix

in, into, or inward: introvert.

[from Latin intrō towards the inside, inwardly, within]

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in•tro

(ˈɪn troʊ)

n., pl. -tros. Informal.

an introduction.

intro-

a prefix meaning “inside,” “within”: introduce; introversion.

Compare intra-.

[< Latin, representing intrō (adv.) inwardly, within]

intro.

or introd.,

1. introduction.

2. introductory.

References in classic literature ?

The tall soldier felt called upon to defend the truth of a rumor he himself had intro- duced.