Internal

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɪnˈtɝnÉ™l/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)nÉ™l

Origin

From Medieval Latin internālis ("of or pertaining to the inner part"), from Latin internus ("internal") + -ālis.

Full definition of internal

Adjective

1. inside of somethingWe saw the internal compartments
2. within the bodyHer bleeding was internal
3. concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state or other political community.The nation suffered from internal conflicts
4. concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisationAn internal investigation was conducted

Synonyms

• inner
• inly
• interior
• intern, interne

Antonyms

• external
• exterior

Derived terms

• internalism
• internalist
• internality
• internalize
• internally
• internal link