Introspection

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪntɹəˈspÉ›kʃən/
• Rhymes: -É›kʃən

Full definition of introspection

Noun

1. (programming, object-oriented)
2. (psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection.

Synonyms

• inlook

Antonyms

• dialogue
• extrospection

Derived terms

• introspectional
• introspectionist

Related terms

• extrospection
• introspective
• introspect
• type introspection