extrospection
noun
the consideration and observation of things external to the self; examination and study of externals.
extrospective
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a word derived from
extrospection.
Example Sentences
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Architecture has taken an extrospective turn in recent years, looking outside itself for new ideas and to measure its progress.
From Los Angeles Times ā Sep. 22, 2017
