HyperDic: introversion

English > 3 senses of the word introversion:
NOUNstateintroversion, invaginationthe condition of being folded inward or sheathed
processintroversion, invagination, intussusception, infoldingthe folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface
attributeintroversion(psychology) an introverted disposition
English > introversion: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe condition of being folded inward or sheathed.
Synonyminvagination
BroaderconditionA mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
Verbsintrovertfold inwards
English > introversion: 3 senses > noun 2, process
MeaningThe folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface.
Synonymsinvagination, intussusception, infolding
Broaderorganic process, biological processA process occurring in living organisms
Spanishinvaginación
Verbsintrovertfold inwards
English > introversion: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaning(psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings.
Categorypsychology, psychological scienceThe science of mental life
Attributesintroversive, introvertivedirected inward
Narrowerinwardness, internalitypreoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values)
Broaderunsociability, unsociablenessAn unsociable disposition
Oppositeambiversion(psychology) a balanced disposition intermediate between extroversion and introversion
extraversion, extroversion(psychology) an extroverted disposition
Spanishintroversión
Verbsintrovertturn inside

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