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INTROSPECTION

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conductplay

Synonyms:

introspection; self-contemplation; self-examination

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("introspection" is a kind of...):

contemplation; musing; reflection; reflexion; rumination; thoughtfulness (a calm, lengthy, intent consideration)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "introspection"):

self-analysis; soul-searching (a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives)

examen; examination (a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits))

Derivation:

introspect (reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings)

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