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English noun: introversion

1. introversion (state) the condition of being folded inward or sheathed


Synonymsinvagination


Broader (hypernym)condition

2. introversion (process) the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface


SamplesThe invagination of the blastula.


Synonymsinfolding, intussusception, invagination


Broader (hypernym)biological process, organic process

3. introversion (attribute) (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings


Broader (hypernym)unsociability, unsociableness


Narrower (hyponym)internality, inwardness


Attributeintroversive, introvertive


Domain categorypsychological science, psychology


Antonymsambiversion, extraversion, extroversion









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