introspect
[ in-truh-spekt ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈspɛkt /
verb (used without object)
to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
verb (used with object)
to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.).
Origin of introspect
First recorded in 1675–85; back formation from
introspection
OTHER WORDS FROM introspect
in·tro·spect·a·ble, in·tro·spect·i·ble, adjective in·tro·spec·tion, noun in·tro·spec·tive, adjective in·tro·spec·tor, nounWords nearby introspect
intromit,
intromittent,
intron,
intropin,
introrse,
introspect,
introspection,
introspective,
introsusception,
introversion,
introvert
British Dictionary definitions for introspectible
introspect
/ (ˌɪntrəˈspɛkt) /
verb
(intr)
to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings