introspectional

[in-truh-spek-shuhn]

in·tro·spec·tion

[in-truh-spek-shuhn]
noun
1.
observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
2.
the tendency or disposition to do this.

Origin:
1670–80; < Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere to look within (equivalent to intrō- intro- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix) + -ion

in·tro·spec·tion·al, adjective
in·tro·spec·tion·ist, noun, adjective


1. self-examination, soul-searching.

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Introspectional is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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introspection (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkʃən)
 
n
the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp for long periods
 
[C17: from Latin intrōspicere to look within, from intro- + specere to look]
 
intro'spectional
 
adj
 
intro'spective
 
adj
 
intro'spectionist
 
n
 
intro'spectively
 
adv
 
intro'spectiveness
 
n

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