introspect

transitive verb

in·​tro·​spect ˌin-trə-ˈspekt How to pronounce introspect (audio)
: to examine (one's own mind or its contents) reflectively

intransitive verb

: to engage in an examination of one's thought process and sensory experience
introspective adjective
introspectively adverb

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“Introspect.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/introspect. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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