introjection

noun

in·​tro·​jec·​tion

plural -s

1

: a throwing in

especially : a throwing of oneself into some pursuit or action

2

[International Scientific Vocabulary intro- + -jection (as in projection); originally formed as German introjektion] : a theory that sense perceptions are mental counterparts of the objects perceived

3

[International Scientific Vocabulary intro- + -jection (as in projection); originally formed as German introjektion] : the act or process of introjecting attitudes, ideas, or body parts

—opposed to projection

Word History

Etymology

intro- + -jection (as in projection)

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Rhymes for introjection

• circumspection
• disaffection
• disconnection
• disinfection
• dorsiflexion
• imperfection
• indirection
• insurrection
• intellection
• interjection
• intersection
• introspection