* Noun: This is the most common usage. It refers to the act of introducing something or someone, or the beginning of a book, speech, or other piece of writing.
* Example: "The *introduction* to the book was captivating."
* Adjective: Less common, but it can describe something that is introductory.
* Example: "The *introduction* chapter covered the basics of the subject."
* Verb: Even rarer, but it can be used to mean "to introduce."
* Example: "She *introduced* me to her friends."
So, without more context, it's hard to say exactly what part of speech "introduction" is.