Internality

in·ter·nal  (n-tûrnl)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or located within the limits or surface; inner.

2. Residing in or dependent on essential nature; intrinsic: the internal contradictions of the theory.

3. Located, acting, or effective within the body.

4. Of or relating to mental or spiritual nature: "An internal sense of righteousness dwindles into an external concern for reputation" A.R. Gurney, Jr.

5. Of or relating to the domestic affairs of a nation, group, or business.

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[Middle English internall, from Old French internel, from Medieval Latin internlis, from Latin internus, from inter, within; see en in Indo-European roots.]

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inter·nali·ty (-nl-t) n.

in·ternal·ly adv.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

internality - preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values); "Socrates' inwardness, integrity, and inquisitiveness"- H.R.Finch inwardness otherworldliness, spiritism, spirituality, spiritualism - concern with things of the spirit introversion - (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings