extrospection

[ ek-struh-spek-shuhn ]
/ ˌɛk strəˈspɛk ʃən /

noun

the consideration and observation of things external to the self; examination and study of externals.

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Origin of extrospection

extro- + (intro)spection)

OTHER WORDS FROM extrospection

ex·tro·spec·tive, adjective

Words nearby extrospection

extrinsic factor, extrinsic incubation period, extrinsic sphincter, extro-, extrorse, extrospection, extroversion, extrovert, extrude, extrusile, extrusion
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