introvert (redirected from introverts)

introvert /in·tro·vert/ (in´tro-vert)

1. a person whose interest is turned inward to the self.

2. to turn one's interest inward to the self.

3. a structure that can be turned or drawn inwards.

4. to turn a part or organ inward upon itself.

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in·tro·vert (ntr-vûrt, ntr-vûrt)

v.

1. To turn or direct inward.

2. To concentrate one's interests upon oneself.

3. To turn a tubular organ or part inward upon itself.

n. (ntr-vûrt)

1. One whose thoughts and feelings are directed toward oneself.

2. An anatomical structure that is capable of being introverted.

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introvert

[in′trəvurt]

Etymology: L, intro + vertere, to turn

1  n, a person whose interests are directed inward and who is shy, withdrawn, emotionally reserved, and self-absorbed.

2  v, to turn inward or to direct one's interests and thoughts toward oneself. Compare ambivert, extrovert. See also egocentric.

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introvert

Psychiatry A person who is introspective, self-conscious, often meticulous, a poor social mixer, who takes criticism too seriously. Cf Extrovert.