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- [in-truh-spek-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən/
- /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-truh-spek-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən/
Definitions of introspection word
- noun introspection observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself. 1
- noun introspection the tendency or disposition to do this. 1
- noun introspection sympathetic introspection. 1
- noun introspection The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. 1
- noun introspection reflection, looking inward 1
- uncountable noun introspection Introspection is the examining of your own thoughts, ideas, and feelings. 0
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Origin of introspection
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere to look within (equivalent to intrō- intro- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix) + -ion
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Parts of speech for Introspection
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introspection popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for introspection
noun introspection
- contemplation — thoughtful or long consideration or observation
- reflection — the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
- soul-searching — the act or process of close and penetrating analysis of oneself, to determine one's true motives and sentiments.
- scrutiny — a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry.
- meditation — the act of meditating.
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