introversion

[ in-truh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn, in-truh-vur- ]

/ ˌɪn trəˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, ˈɪn trəˌvɜr- /

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noun

the act of introverting or the state of being introverted; a turning inward: intestinal introversion that will require surgery.

the tendency or quality of being introverted: intellectual introversion characterizing the post-Reformation period.

a disposition that is taxed by social engagement and energized by calm environments, resulting in the tendency to prefer quiet solitude.

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 (def. 2).

Origin of introversion

First recorded in 1645–55 and in 1910–15 for def. 4; from New Latin intrōversiōn- (stem of intrōversiō ); see intro-, version

OTHER WORDS FROM introversion

in·tro·ver·sive

[in-truh-vur-siv], /ˌɪn trəˈvɜr sɪv/, in·tro·ver·tive

[in-truh-vur-tiv], /ˌɪn trəˈvɜr tɪv/, adjectivenon·in·tro·ver·sive, adjectivenon·in·tro·ver·sive·ly, adverbnon·in·tro·ver·sive·ness, noun

un·in·tro·ver·sive, adjective

Words nearby introversion

introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, in trouble with, introversion, introvert, introverted, intrude, intruder, Intruder in the Dust

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Example sentences from the Web for introversion

For five weeks I forced myself to sit at my house table, figuring that my reluctance was a residue of my introversion.
Freshman Year Sucks—and That’s OK|Eleanor Hyun|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She was also drawn to qualities in Vadim that reminded her of her father: his introversion, his moodiness, his seductive demeanor.
Jane Fonda’s New Biography: 14 Juicy Bits|Lizzie Crocker|August 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But her sociability and openness will make her a good partner for Will, balancing his introversion with her outgoing nature.
What Will and Kate's Handwriting Reveals|The Daily Beast|April 28, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Yet was he far from being a recluse, or from being disposed to an excess of introversion.
Lectures on Art|Washington Allston

The introversion of spirit begins (Socrates—Luther), though Pericles is wanting in this epoch.
The World's Greatest Books--Volume 14--Philosophy and Economics|Various
And the fatal round of introversion and "complex" starts once more.
Fantasia of the Unconscious|D. H. Lawrence
The introversion type only knows the thought principle, and the extroversion type only that of feeling.
Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology|C. G. Jung
And as those in the know have told me, Introversion is the end as far as those outside are concerned.
The Big Time|Fritz Reuter Leiber

British Dictionary definitions for introversion

introversion

/ (ˌɪntrəˈvɜːʃən) /

noun

psychol the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts

pathol the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part

Compare extroversion

Derived forms of introversion

introversive or introvertive, adjective

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Medical definitions for introversion

introversion

[ ĭn′trə-vûr′zhən, -shən ]

n.

The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.

The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.

Other words from introversion

in′tro•ver′sive (-vûr′sĭv) adj.

单词	introversion
释义	introversion [ in-truh-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn, in-truh-vur- ] / ˌɪn trəˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, ˈɪn trəˌvɜr- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR introversion ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of introverting or the state of being introverted; a turning inward: intestinal introversion that will require surgery. the tendency or quality of being introverted: intellectual introversion characterizing the post-Reformation period. a disposition that is taxed by social engagement and energized by calm environments, resulting in the tendency to prefer quiet solitude. 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 (def. 2). Origin of introversion First recorded in 1645–55 and in 1910–15 for def. 4; from New Latin intrōversiōn- (stem of intrōversiō ); see intro-, version OTHER WORDS FROM introversion in·tro·ver·sive [in-truh-vur-siv], /ˌɪn trəˈvɜr sɪv/, in·tro·ver·tive [in-truh-vur-tiv], /ˌɪn trəˈvɜr tɪv/, adjectivenon·in·tro·ver·sive, adjectivenon·in·tro·ver·sive·ly, adverbnon·in·tro·ver·sive·ness, noun un·in·tro·ver·sive, adjective Words nearby introversion introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, in trouble with, introversion, introvert, introverted, intrude, intruder, Intruder in the Dust Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for introversion For five weeks I forced myself to sit at my house table, figuring that my reluctance was a residue of my introversion. Freshman Year Sucks—and That’s OK\|Eleanor Hyun\|November 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She was also drawn to qualities in Vadim that reminded her of her father: his introversion, his moodiness, his seductive demeanor. Jane Fonda’s New Biography: 14 Juicy Bits\|Lizzie Crocker\|August 23, 2011\|DAILY BEAST But her sociability and openness will make her a good partner for Will, balancing his introversion with her outgoing nature. What Will and Kate's Handwriting Reveals\|The Daily Beast\|April 28, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Yet was he far from being a recluse, or from being disposed to an excess of introversion. Lectures on Art\|Washington Allston The introversion of spirit begins (Socrates—Luther), though Pericles is wanting in this epoch. The World's Greatest Books--Volume 14--Philosophy and Economics\|Various And the fatal round of introversion and "complex" starts once more. Fantasia of the Unconscious\|D. H. Lawrence The introversion type only knows the thought principle, and the extroversion type only that of feeling. Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology\|C. G. Jung And as those in the know have told me, Introversion is the end as far as those outside are concerned. The Big Time\|Fritz Reuter Leiber British Dictionary definitions for introversion introversion / (ˌɪntrəˈvɜːʃən) / noun psychol the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts pathol the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part Compare extroversion Derived forms of introversion introversive or introvertive, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to introversion contemplation, reflection, soul-searching, scrutiny, meditation, self-examination, rumination, egoism, self-absorption, brooding, heart-searching, self-observation, self-questioning Medical definitions for introversion introversion [ ĭn′trə-vûr′zhən, -shən ] n. The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted. The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself. Other words from introversion in′tro•ver′sive (-vûr′sĭv) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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introversion

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Medical definitions for introversion

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