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introspection

[ in-truh-spek-shuhn ]

noun

  1. observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. the tendency or disposition to do this.


introspection

/ ˌɪԳٰəˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌԳٰˈ𳦳پDzԲ, adjective
  • ˌԳٰˈ𳦳پ, adverb
  • ˌԳٰˈ𳦳پDzԾ, noun
  • ˌԳٰˈ𳦳پԱ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • t·tDz· adjective
  • t·tDz· noun adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of introspection1

First recorded in 1670–80; from Latin Գٰō𳦳(ܲ) “looked within” (past participle of Գٰō辱 “to look within,” from Գٰō- intro- + -spicere, combining form of specere “to see, observe, look”) + -ion
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of introspection1

C17: from Latin Գٰō辱 to look within, from intro- + specere to look
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Example Sentences

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His appearance even encourages introspection among the townspeople.

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The governor touched on that introspection during his podcast with Kirk.

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After periods of introspection and self-analysis, Bellamy the coach is a different person, one who prides himself on his composure and analytical eye.

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From the perspective of introspection, one or the other belief doesn't necessarily feel different.

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“Do they force musicians toward introversion and introspection or push back against that? Is that tension even allowed to exist?” he asked himself.

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