introversion
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noun \ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\Definition of INTROVERSION
1
: the act of introverting : the state of being introverted
2
: the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life
— in·tro·ver·sive \-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective
— in·tro·ver·sive·ly adverb
Origin of INTROVERSION
intro- + -version (as in diversion)
First Known Use: 1654
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in·tro·ver·sion
noun \ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INTROVERSION
1
: the act of directing one's attention toward or getting gratification from one's own interests, thoughts, and feelings
2
: the state or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life—compare extroversion
—in·tro·ver·sive \-ˈvər-siv, -ziv\ adjective
—in·tro·ver·sive·ly adverb
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