introversion

[ in-truh-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n, in-truh-vur- ]
/ ˌɪn trəˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, ˈɪn trəˌvɜr- /

noun

the act of introverting or the state of being introverted.
the quality, tendency, or disposition of being introverted.
Psychology.
  1. the act of directing one's interest inward or to things within the self.
  2. the state of being concerned primarily with one's own thoughts and feelings rather than with the external environment.Compare extroversion.

Origin of introversion

1645–55; 1910–15 for def 3; < New Latin intrōversiōn- (stem of intrōversiō). See intro-, version

OTHER WORDS FROM introversion

Words nearby introversion

introrse, introspect, introspection, introspective, introsusception, introversion, introvert, intrude, intruder, intruder in the dust, intrusion

British Dictionary definitions for introversive

introversion
/ (ˌɪntrəˈvɜːʃən) /

noun

psychol the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts
pathol the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part
Compare extroversion

Derived forms of introversion

introversive or introvertive, adjective

Medical definitions for introversive

introversion
[ ĭn′trə-vûr′zhən, -shən ]

n.

The act or process of introverting or the condition of being introverted.
The direction of or tendency to direct one's thoughts and feelings toward oneself.

Other words from introversion

in′tro•ver′sive (-vûr′sĭv) adj.