Main Entry:

in·ter·nal

Pronunciation:

\in-ˈtər-n^əl, ˈin-ˌ\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

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

Date:

15th century

1: existing or situated within the limits or surface of something: 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 (as a club, company, or state) <internal affairs> 2: relating or belonging to or existing within the mind3: 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>

— in·ter·nal·i·ty \ˌin-ˌtər-ˈna-lə-tē\ noun

— in·ter·nal·ly \in-ˈtər-n^əl-ē\ adverb