introductionssuch

Introductionssuch is a coined term used in discourse analysis to describe a hypothetical construction that combines an introductory statement with a following demonstrative or generalized cue beginning with such. The term is formed as a portmanteau of introduction and such and is not widely attested in standard grammars; it appears mainly in speculative discussions and pedagogical writings about how opening phrases cue generalization in subsequent clauses.

Definition and function

Introductionssuch denotes a pattern in which an opening clause orients the reader to a category, and the immediate following material uses such to signal that the ensuing examples or statements exemplify that category. The construction is discussed as a compact device for guiding interpretation, potentially affecting cohesion and emphasis in short passages or teaching materials.

Usage and examples

In hypothetical analyses, introductionssuch may appear in sentences like: “We will examine several indicators of success; introductionssuch indicators point to higher engagement and improved retention.” Another example: “The study identifies three risk factors; introductionssuch factors cluster around workload, access, and support.” These examples illustrate the intended function rather than claiming broad linguistic acceptance.

History and reception

The term appears in online linguistics forums and teaching blogs dating to the mid-2020s, with no consensus on its formal status. Some scholars view introductionssuch as a useful shorthand for describing a common rhetorical move, while others regard it as stylistically awkward or potentially ambiguous in formal writing.

Variants and related concepts

Related ideas include generalization markers, discourse markers, and demonstratives that serve to connect introductory statements with representative examples. See also: discourse analysis, rhetorical patterns, generalization.

Note

Introductionssuch is a hypothetical term used here for illustration and is not established in authoritative reference works as of 2025.