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introspect

American  
[in-truh-spekt] / ˌɪn trəˈspɛkt /

verb (used without object)

  1. to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.

verb (used with object)

  1. to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).

introspect British  
/ ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt /

verb

  1. (intr) to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings

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Other Word Forms

  • introspectable adjective
  • introspectible adjective
  • introspection noun
  • introspective adjective
  • introspector noun

Etymology

Origin of introspect

First recorded in 1675–85; back formation from introspection

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