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introspectionist

in·tro·spec·tion
I i

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-truh-spek-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-truh-spek-shuh n]
    • /ˌɪn trəˈspɛk ʃən/

Definitions of introspectionist word

  • noun introspectionist observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself. 1
  • noun introspectionist the tendency or disposition to do this. 1
  • noun introspectionist sympathetic introspection. 1
  • noun introspectionist (metaphysics) One given to the introspective method of examining the phenomena of the soul. 1
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Origin of introspectionist

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin intrōspect(us), past participle of intrōspicere to look within (equivalent to intrō- intro- + spec(ere) to look + -tus past participle suffix) + -ion

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Parts of speech for Introspectionist

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introspectionist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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