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单词 internal
释义

internal

adjective

in·​ter·​nal in-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce internal (audio)
ˈin-ˌtər-
1
: existing or situated within the limits or surface of something: such as
a(1)
: situated near the inside of the body
(2)
: situated on the side toward the median plane of the body
b
: of, relating to, or occurring on the inside of an organized structure (such as a club, company, or state)
internal affairs
2
: relating or belonging to or existing within the mind
3
: intrinsic, inherent
internal evidence of forgery in a document
4
: present or arising within an organism or one of its parts
internal stimulus
5
: applied or intended for application through the stomach by being swallowed
an internal remedy
internality
ˌin-ˌtər-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce internal (audio)
noun
internally
in-ˈtər-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce internal (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • inner
  • inside
  • interior
  • inward
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Example Sentences

the internal structure of the planet a patient who is experiencing internal bleeding
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English internalle, from Latin internus; akin to Latin inter between

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

internal

adjective

in·​ter·​nal in-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce internal (audio)
1
: being within something : inner
The core is part of the earth's internal structure.
2
: occurring or located within the body
The heart is an internal organ.
3
: existing or occurring within a country
internal affairs

Medical Definition

internal

adjective

in·​ter·​nal in-ˈtərn-ᵊl How to pronounce internal (audio)
1
: existing or situated within the limits or surface of something: as
a
: situated near the inside of the body
an internal layer of abdominal muscle
b
: situated on the side toward the midsagittal plane of the body
the internal surface of the lung
2
: present or arising within an organism or one of its parts
an internal stimulus
3
: applied or intended for application through the stomach by being swallowed
an internal remedy

internal

adjective

1
as in inner
situated farther in somehow grave robbers hadn't managed to locate and enter the internal chambers of the Egyptian tomb

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • inner
  • interior
  • inside
  • inward
  • innermost
  • middle
  • central
  • inmost
  • mid
  • midmost

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • external
  • outer
  • exterior
  • outward
  • outside
  • surface
  • outermost
  • outmost
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2
as in interior
of or relating to the mind the never-ending internal monologue of the novel's main character

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • inner
  • interior
  • mental
  • psychological
  • intellectual
  • cerebral
  • psychologic
  • cognitive
  • conscious
  • epistemic
  • knowing
  • psychic
  • telepathic
  • thinking
  • psychical
  • reasoning
  • noetic
  • rational
  • intelligent
  • brilliant
  • clever
  • brainy
  • alert
  • smart
  • bright
  • sharp
  • quick-witted
  • sharp-witted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • physical
  • somatic
  • corporeal
  • nonmental
  • bodily
  • carnal
  • corporal
  • fleshly
  • unconscious
  • dense
  • simple
  • thick
  • stupid
  • mindless
  • obtuse
  • dopey
  • fatuous
  • unintelligent
  • doltish
  • witless
  • brainless
  • thickheaded
  • dopy
  • half-witted
  • slow-witted
  • weak-minded
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