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Definition of introspection

introspection

/ˌɪn.trəˈspɛk.ʃən/
in · tro · spec · tion
Adverb:introspectively
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Plural:introspections
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Adjective:introspective
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introspection Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

Example

"A quiet weekend in the mountains offered her a much-needed opportunity for quiet introspection."

2

In computer programming, the ability of a program to examine the type or properties of an object at runtime.

Example

"Developers use type introspection to determine whether an object implements a specific interface during execution."

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• Rhymes for introspection

• Nearby Words

introduction
introductory
introspect
introspection
introspective
introspectively
introversion

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Late Latin introspectio, derived from the verb introspicere ('to look into'), combining intro- ('inward') and specere ('to look').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Introspection. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/introspection
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