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introversion Definition

in·tro·ver·sion (---vʉr′z̸hən, -s̸hən)

noun

  1. an introverting or being introverted
  2. Psychol. an attitude in which one directs one's interest to one's own experiences and feelings rather than to external objects or other persons

Etymology: ModL introversio, coined by Carl Gustav Jung < intro-, intro- + versio: see version

introversion Related Forms
in′·tro·ver′·sive adjective in′·tro·ver′·sively adverb
introversion Synonyms

introversion

n.

inner-directedness, preoccupation with self, withdrawal; see egotism, introspection, reserve 2, retirement 2.

introversion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • think: Without a huge budget, and without a large distributor behind them, one would think that Introversion didn't stand a chance.

Preposition: as

  • syle: Nancy's mission in life is to raise consciousness about introversion as a legitimate personality syle.

Modifies a noun

  • software: For those that own a copy of Introversion software 's Darwinia, I have put together a small BETA Bunny graphics pack.