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introversion

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introversion /in·tro·ver·sion/ (-ver´zhun)
1. the turning outside in, more or less completely, of an organ, or the resulting condition.
2. preoccupation with oneself, with reduction of interest in the outside world.

in·tro·ver·sion (ntr-vûrzhn, -shn)
n.
1. The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
2. The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.

intro·versive (-vûrsv) adj.

introversion
[-vur′zhən]
Etymology: L, intro + vertere, to turn
1 the tendency to direct one's interests, thoughts, and energies inward or toward things concerned with the self.
2 the state of being totally or primarily concerned with one's own intrapsychic experience. Also spelled intraversion. Compare extroversion.

introversion [in″tro-ver´zhun]
1. the turning outside in, more or less completely, of an organ, or the resulting condition.
2. preoccupation with oneself, with reduction of interest in the outside world.

introversion
the turning outside in, more or lees completely, of an organ.


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