Associations to the word «Introversion»

Wiktionary

INTROVERSION, noun. (psychology) The act or process of introverting or the quality of being introverted; the quality of focusing on one's own interests, thoughts, and feelings

Dictionary definition

INTROVERSION, noun. The condition of being folded inward or sheathed.
INTROVERSION, noun. The folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface; "the invagination of the blastula".
INTROVERSION, noun. (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings.

Wise words

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