introspection
n. self-analysis, examination of one's own thoughts and feelings | ||||
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Introspection Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Introspection
(n.)
A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection.
(n.)
A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection.
| WordNet 2.0 |
introspection
Noun
1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
(synonym) self-contemplation, self-examination
(hypernym) contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
(hyponym) soul-searching, self-analysis
(derivation) introspect
Noun
1. the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
(synonym) self-contemplation, self-examination
(hypernym) contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
(hyponym) soul-searching, self-analysis
(derivation) introspect
| hEnglish - advanced version |
introspection
introspection
\in`tro*spec"tion\ (?), n. [cf. f. introspection.] a view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection. i was forced to make an introspection into my own mind.
introspection
\in`tro*spec"tion\ (?), n. [cf. f. introspection.] a view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection. i was forced to make an introspection into my own mind.
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introspection
The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings.
The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings.
Introspection Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Dictionary of Postmodern Terms |
introspection
Reflective consciousness of one's own thoughts and feelings. (Contrast with extrospection .) The person who introspects opens up a sense of private subjectivity .
Reflective consciousness of one's own thoughts and feelings. (Contrast with extrospection .) The person who introspects opens up a sense of private subjectivity .
Introspection Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Introspection
Introspection is the self-observation and reporting conscious inner thoughts, desires and sensations. It is a conscious mental and usually purposive process relaying on thinking/reasoning/examination of one's own thoughts and feelings. It can also be called contemplation of one's self, and is contrasted with extrospection, the observation of things external to one's self. Introspection may be used synonymously with self-reflection and used in a similar way. Introspection is like the activity described by Plato when he asked, "...why should we not calmly and patiently review our own thoughts, and thoroughly examine and see what these appearances in us really are?" (Theaetetus, 155)
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