internality

in·ter·nal

 (ĭn-tûr′nəl)

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 internālis, from Latin internus, from inter, within; see en in Indo-European roots.]

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in′ter·nal′i·ty (-năl′ĭ-tē) n.

in·ter′nal·ly adv.

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Noun

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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

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