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introspector

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in⋅tro⋅spect

  [in-truh-spekt]
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–verb (used without object)
1. to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
–verb (used with object)
2. to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
Origin:
1675–85; back formation from introspection

Related forms:
in⋅tro⋅spect⋅a⋅ble, in⋅tro⋅spect⋅i⋅ble, adjective
in⋅tro⋅spec⋅tive, adjective
in⋅tro⋅spec⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
in⋅tro⋅spec⋅tive⋅ness, noun
in⋅tro⋅spec⋅tor, noun
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Main Entry: in·tro·spect
Pronunciation: "in-tr&-'spekt
Function: transitive verb
: to examine (one's own mind or its contents) reflectivelyintrospect intransitive senses
: to engage in an examination of one's thought process and sensory experience —in·tro·spec·tive /-'spek-tiv/ adjective —in·tro·spec·tive·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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