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introspezione

introspection

noun een-troh-speh-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: Latin 'introspicere' (to look within).

Usage Note

Introspezione is a formal, psychological term for the act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings. It is always feminine: un momento di introspezione. In everyday Italian, riflessione (reflection) is more common for the same idea in casual contexts.

Examples

"La meditazione favorisce l'introspezione."

Natural Translation

Meditation promotes introspection.

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