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introversive, a.|ɪntrəʊˈvɜːsɪv| [f. stem *intrōvers- of *intrōvertĕre (see next) + -ive.] a. Having the quality or effect of turning inwards. b. Characterized by turning the mind or thought inwards upon itself.
1866Tate Brit. Mollusks iv. 86 The worms are caught alive, being drawn into the mouth by the introversive action of the tongue. 1884Pop. Sci. Monthly XXV. 267/2 When we come to mental derangements, introversive study is obviously fruitless. c. Characterized by introversion (sense 1 b).
1923,1932[see extroversion 3]. 1970Jrnl. Gen. Psychol. July 65 Rorschach writes:..all of these findings indicate a more introversive type. 1972Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 25 Aug. 31/1 Indoor flying is one of the world's most esoteric and introversive hobbies. |