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noun
An examination of oneself; scrutiny of one's own state, condition, motives, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The process of examining one's own body for signs of illness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: introspection, self-contemplation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
Narrower terms: soul-searching, self-analysis, examen, examination
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbh-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English examination English self-examination From self- + examination.
Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
