internally-focused
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/ɪnˈtɜrnəli ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ɪnˈtɜːnəli ˈfəʊkəst/
inward concentration
Etymology
'internally-focused' originates from the combination of 'internal' and 'focus,' where 'internal' comes from Latin 'internus,' meaning 'inward' and 'focus' from Latin 'focus,' meaning 'hearth' or 'center.'
'internal' changed from the Latin word 'internus' and 'focus' from the Latin word 'focus,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'internally-focused.'
Initially, 'internal' meant 'inward' and 'focus' meant 'center,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of concentrating on internal aspects.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on one's own internal thoughts, feelings, or processes rather than external factors.
She is an internally-focused person who often reflects on her own thoughts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35