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introspector

in·tro·spect
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-truh-spekt]
    • /ˌɪn trəˈspɛkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-truh-spekt]
    • /ˌɪn trəˈspɛkt/

Definitions of introspector word

  • verb without object introspector to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings. 1
  • verb with object introspector to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.). 1

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Origin of introspector

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; back formation from introspection

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Parts of speech for Introspector

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

introspector popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

introspector usage trend in Literature

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