Intromission

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌɪntrəˈmɪʃən/

Definitions of intromission

noun the act of introducing something new or different

Example Sentences

A1 Intromission is the act of inserting something into something else.

A2 The intromission of the key into the lock was smooth and easy.

B1 The intromission of new technologies into the workplace can lead to increased efficiency.

B2 The intromission of foreign ideas into the culture sparked a heated debate.

C1 The intromission of artificial intelligence into everyday life has raised ethical concerns.

C2 The intromission of the new policy into the company's operations caused a significant shift in strategy.

Examples of intromission in a Sentence

formal The intromission of foreign substances into the body can lead to severe health complications.

informal Stop the intromission of junk food into your diet if you want to lose weight.

slang I can't believe she tried to intromit herself into our conversation like that.

figurative The intromission of new ideas into the project sparked creativity among the team.

Grammatical Forms of intromission

past tense

intromitted

plural

intromissions

comparative

more intromissive

superlative

most intromissive

present tense

intromits

future tense

will intromit

perfect tense

has intromitted

continuous tense

is intromitting

singular

intromission

positive degree

intromissive

infinitive

to intromit

gerund

intromitting

participle

intromitting

Origin and Evolution of intromission

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'intromission' originated from Latin, specifically from the combination of the prefix 'intro-' meaning 'within' or 'inside' and the verb 'mittere' meaning 'to send'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a legal context to refer to the act of sending or putting something inside, 'intromission' has evolved to also mean the act of inserting or introducing something, particularly in the context of biology or psychology.