extrospection
[ ek-struh-spek-shuhn ]
/ ˌɛk strəˈspɛk ʃən /
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noun
the consideration and observation of things external to the self; examination and study of externals.
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Origin of extrospection
OTHER WORDS FROM extrospection
ex·tro·spec·tive, adjectiveWords nearby extrospection
extrinsic factor, extrinsic incubation period, extrinsic sphincter, extro-, extrorse, extrospection, extroversion, extrovert, extrude, extrusile, extrusion
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