introspection
[ in-truh-spek-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən /
noun
observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
the tendency or disposition to do this.
Nearby words
intromittent, intron, intropin, introrse, introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, introversion, introvert, intrude
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in·tro·spec·tion·al, adjectivein·tro·spec·tion·ist, noun, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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introspection
/ (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən) /
noun
the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods
Derived Forms
introspectional or introspective, adjectiveintrospectionist, nounintrospectively, adverbintrospectiveness, nounWord Origin for introspection
C17: from Latin intrōspicere to look within, from intro- + specere to look
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Medicine definitions for introspection
introspection
[ ĭn′trə-spĕk′shən ]
n.
Contemplation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations; self-examination.
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in′tro•spect′ v.in′tro•spec′tive (-tĭv) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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