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introspect
[ in-truh-spekt ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈspɛkt /
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verb (used without object)
to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
verb (used with object)
to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
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Origin of introspect
First recorded in 1675–85; back formation from introspection
OTHER WORDS FROM introspect
in·tro·spect·a·ble, in·tro·spect·i·ble, adjectivein·tro·spec·tion, nounin·tro·spec·tive, adjectivein·tro·spec·tor, nounWords nearby introspect
intromission, intromit, intron, Intropin, introrse, introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, in trouble with, introversion
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British Dictionary definitions for introspect
introspect
/ (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt) /
verb
(intr) to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings
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