introversion

noun in·tro·ver·sion \ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\

Definition of INTROVERSION

: the act of introverting : the state of being introverted

: the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life

— in·tro·ver·sive \-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective

— in·tro·ver·sive·ly adverb

intro- + -version (as in diversion)

First Known Use: 1654

Medical Dictionary

noun in·tro·ver·sion \ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\

: the act of directing one's attention toward or getting gratification from one's own interests, thoughts, and feelings

: the state or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life—compare extroversion

—in·tro·ver·sive \-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective

—in·tro·ver·sive·ly adverb

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