early 15c., back-formation from introduction, or else from Latin introducere "to lead in, bring in" (see introduction). Related: Introduced; introducing.
introduce in·tro·duce (ĭn'trə-dōōs', -dyōōs')
v. in·tro·duced, in·tro·duc·ing, in·tro·duc·es
To put inside or into; insert or inject.
To bring in and establish in a new place or environment.