First Known Use: circa 1677
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introspection
noun in·tro·spec·tion \ˌin-trə-ˈspek-shən\
: the process of examining your own thoughts or feelings
Full Definition of INTROSPECTION
: a reflective looking inward : an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
— in·tro·spect \-ˈspekt\ verb
— in·tro·spec·tion·al \-ˈspek-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— in·tro·spec·tive \-ˈspek-tiv\ adjective
— in·tro·spec·tive·ly adverb
— in·tro·spec·tive·ness noun
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Origin of INTROSPECTION
Latin introspectus, past participle of introspicere to look inside, from intro- + specere to look — more at spy
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introspection
noun in·tro·spec·tion \-ˈspek-shən\
Medical Definition of INTROSPECTION
: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
—in·tro·spec·tion·al \-shnəl, -shən-əl\ adjective
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