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- [in-truh-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n, in-truh-vur-]
- /ˌɪn trəˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, ˈɪn trəˌvɜr-/
- /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːt/
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- [in-truh-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n, in-truh-vur-]
- /ˌɪn trəˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, ˈɪn trəˌvɜr-/
Definitions of introversion word
- noun introversion the act of introverting or the state of being introverted. 1
- noun introversion the quality, tendency, or disposition of being introverted. 1
- noun introversion Psychology. the act of directing one's interest inward or to things within the self. the state of being concerned primarily with one's own thoughts and feelings rather than with the external environment. Compare extroversion. 1
- noun introversion (psychology) The act or process of introverting or the quality of being introverted; the quality of focusing on one's own interests, thoughts, and feelings. 1
- noun introversion the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts 0
- noun introversion the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part 0
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Origin of introversion
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; 1910-15 for def 3; < New Latin intrōversiōn- (stem of intrōversiō). See intro-, version
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Parts of speech for Introversion
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introversion 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".
introversion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for introversion
noun introversion
- 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.
Antonyms for introversion
noun introversion
- extroversion — (psychology) Concern with or an orientation toward others or what is outside oneself; behavior expressing such an orientation; the definitive characteristic of an extrovert.
Top questions with introversion
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