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    [Noun]  | "in*tro*ver*sion" | \ ˌin-trə-ˈvər-zhən \


    1: the act of introverting : the state of being turned inward or upon oneself or itself

    2: the state of or tendency toward being predominantly concerned with and obtaining gratification from one's own mental life : a personality trait or style characterized by a preference for or orientation to one's own thoughts and feelings


    Origin: 1608 ;

     Borrowed from New Latin intrōversiōn-, intrōversiō "a turning inward," from intrōvertere "to turn inward" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action; (sense 2) after German Introversion{mat|introvert:2|};

      * Note : Regarding the use of Introversion by Carl {jung|Jung:b} in psychology see: note at {extroversion|extroversion}.;

     [ "Introversion" ]

    1: (Antonym; Extraversion)

      * e.g.,  ... (noun of introversion=introvert) 


     [ "Introversion" ]

    2: A preference for living in, and gaining one's energy from, one's inner world of thoughts, feelings and perceptions.

      * e.g.,  ... Bob (an introvert) lives happily alone, distant from friends and relatives, and doesn't go out very often. 

     [ "Introversion" ]

    1: A calm, thoughtful, work out the right thing to do type of person. Often assumed deliberately silent, un-nerving, non-contributory.

      * e.g.,  ... I am an introversion but optimistic guy. Wishing to make friends with you. 

     [ "introversity" ]

    1: The level of introversion a person experiences.

      * e.g.,  ... That guy's introversity is off the charts. 

     [ "introversed" ]

    1: Introduced to the universe of a particular cultural phenomenon, as made popular on the Pretty Good Podcast

      * e.g.,  ... I was introversed to Lost and now I won't sleep until I watch every last episode. 

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