extrospection

[ ek-struh-spek-shuh n ]

/ ˌɛk strəˈspɛk ʃən /

noun

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

Nearby words

extrinsic incubation period, extrinsic sphincter, extro-, extrorse, extrorsely, extrospection, extroversion, extrovert, extroverted, extrude, extrusile

Origin of extrospection

extro- + (intro)spection)

Related forms

ex·tro·spec·tive, adjective

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