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introspective
What does introspective mean?
introspective (adjective): examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce introspective?
/ˌɪntɹəˈspɛktɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does introspective come from?
From Latin intro "inward, within" (see intro-) + Latin specere "look at".
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “introspective” mean?
practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory
Not quite: that's what pragmatic means.
very broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances
Not quite: that's what generic means.
examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences; contemplative or thoughtful about oneself
Right! That's what “introspective” means.
having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; egotistical and vain
Not quite: that's what conceited means.
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