extrospection

[ ek-struh-spek-shuhn ]

noun

1. the consideration and observation of things external to the self; examination and study of externals.

Other Words From

• extro·spective adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of extrospection¹

extro- + (intro)spection )

Example Sentences

The unity of the album lies in the theme it draws from introspection and extrospection: Deerhunter sees the world for what it is, but repeatedly asks the question, what can we do with it?

From Washington Times

The column you’re reading now is in that category, although we have the luxury of extrospection.

From Wall Street Journal

All these examples show that the clearly defined characteristics into which it is sought to divide extrospection and introspection do not exist.

From Project Gutenberg

Psychology, it has also been said, has as its instrument introspection, while the natural sciences work with the eye, the touch, the ear—that is to say, with the senses of extrospection.

From Project Gutenberg

We shall then consider the two great directions of interest, introspection and extrospection, and those whose lives are characterized by one or the other direction.

From Project Gutenberg