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introverted - 4 dictionary results

in⋅tro⋅vert

[n., adj. in-truh-vurt; v. in-truh-vurt]
–noun
1. a shy person.
2. Psychology. a person characterized by concern primarily with his or her own thoughts and feelings (opposed to extrovert ).
3. Zoology. a part that is or can be introverted.
–adjective
4. Psychology. marked by introversion.
–verb (used with object)
5. to turn inward: to introvert one's anger.
6. Psychology. to direct (the mind, one's interest, etc.) partly to things within the self.
7. Anatomy, Zoology. to turn (a hollow, cylindrical structure) in on itself; invaginate.

Origin:
1660–70; intro- + (in)vert
in·tro·vert   (ĭn'trə-vûrt', ĭn'trə-vûrt')   
tr.v.   in·tro·vert·ed, in·tro·vert·ing, in·tro·verts
  1. To turn or direct inward.
  2. Psychology To concentrate (one's interests) upon oneself.
  3. Medicine To turn (a tubular organ or part) inward upon itself.
n.   (ĭn'trə-vûrt')
  1. Psychology An introverted person.
  2. Medicine An anatomical structure that is capable of being introverted.

[intro- + Latin vertere, to turn; see wer-2 in Indo-European roots.]
in·tro·vert·ed   (ĭn'trə-vûr'tĭd)   
adj.  Marked by interest in or preoccupation with oneself or one's own thoughts as opposed to others or the environment; shy or reserved.

Main Entry: in·tro·vert·ed
Pronunciation: 'in-tr&-"v&rt-&d
Variant: also in·tro·vert /'in-tr&-"v&rt/
Function: adjective
: marked by or suggesting introversion introverted person given to odd moods>;broadly : being a reserved or shy person —compare EXTROVERTED
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