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in·tro·spect
 introspect
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- pronunciation:
- In
tr
spekt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
introspects, introspecting, introspected |
| definition: |
to examine or consider one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations.
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| related words: |
contemplate |
| derivations: |
introspective (adj.), introspectively (adv.) |
The word introspect
contains the following parts:
intro-
Latin
prefix
that means inward, inside
  Example words:
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
Example words:
aspect, auspicious, circumspect, conspectus, conspicuous, despicable, despise, expectation, inauspicious, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, introspect, introspective, irrespective, perspective, perspicacious, perspicuous, prospect, prospective, prospectus, respect, respective, retrospect, retrospective, special, species, specific, specify, specimen, specious, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, specter, spectrograph, spectrometer, spectroscope, spectrum, speculate, speculum, suspect, suspicious
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