internal

The definition of internal is something having to do with the inside, inner parts or inner nature.

(adjective)

An example of internal is an internal medicine doctor specializing in Cardiology.

See internal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or having to do with the inside; inner
to be taken inside the body: internal remedies
having to do with the inner nature of a thing; intrinsic: internal evidence
having to do with the inner being; subjective
having to do with the domestic affairs of a country: internal revenue
1. Anat. situated toward the inside of the body or closer to its center
2. existing or occurring inside the body or a body part

Origin: ML internalis < L internus, inward, internal, akin to inter: see inter-

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See internal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or located within the limits or surface; inner.
Residing in or dependent on essential nature; intrinsic: the internal contradictions of the theory.
Located, acting, or effective within the body.
Of or relating to mental or spiritual nature: “An internal sense of righteousness dwindles into an external concern for reputation” (A.R. Gurney, Jr.)
Of or relating to the domestic affairs of a nation, group, or business.

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Origin: Middle English internall

Origin: , from Old French internel

Origin: , from Medieval Latin internālis

Origin: , from Latin internus

Origin: , from inter, within; see en in Indo-European roots

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