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introspective

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in·tro·spect  (ntr-spkt, ntr-spkt)
intr.v. in·tro·spect·ed, in·tro·spect·ing, in·tro·spects
To engage in introspection.

[Latin intrspicere, intrspect-, to look into : intr-, within; see en in Indo-European roots + specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]

intro·spective adj.
intro·spective·ly adv.
intro·spective·ness n.
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Adj.1.introspective - given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
extrospective, extroverted - not introspective; examining what is outside yourself

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Spanish introspective [ɪntrəuˈspɛktɪv] adjintrospectivo
French introspective [ɪntrəuˈspɛktɪv] adjintrospectif/ive
German introspective [ɪntrəuˈspɛktɪv] introspection adjin sich gekehrt
Italian introspective [ɪntrəuˈspɛktɪv] adjintrospettivo/a

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However, they are young people of the introspective modern type, with a new theory for everything.
We were, in truth, nearly always together, and being of an introspective turn of mind I often endeavored to analyze and define the novel feeling with which she inspired me--a secret, subtle, but powerful attraction which constantly impelled me to seek her; but the attempt was hopeless.
`I think so,' murmured the Provincial Mayor; and, knitting his brows, he lapsed into an introspective state, his lips moving as one who repeats mystic words.
 
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