extrospection
|ex-tro-spec-tion|
C2
/ˌɛkstrəˈspəʊʃən/
external observation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'extrospection' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extrospectare,' where 'extro-' meant 'outside' and 'spectare' meant 'to look.'
Historical Evolution
'extrospectare' transformed into the English word 'extrospection' through the influence of Latin and French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look outside,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the observation of external things.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the observation of things external to one's own mind, as opposed to introspection.
Extrospection can help individuals understand their environment better.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40