introspectionn.
/ɪntrəʊˈspɛkʃən/ 1. The action of looking into, or under the surface of, things, esp. with the mind; close inspection or examination of something. ? Obsolete except in reference to one's own thoughts or feelings: see 2.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > [noun]
i-mindOE
studyinglOE
mindc1300
bethinking1340
poring1340
regard1348
weighingc1380
contemplationc1390
advisementa1393
deliberationa1393
advicec1405
reckoninga1413
visement?1414
considerancec1420
advisenessc1425
revolutionc1425
rewardc1432
mind-takingc1449
umbethinkingc1450
advisednessc1475
considering1483
beholding1530
meditationa1535
pondering1535
cogitation?1542
expending1545
ponderation1556
perpending1558
well weighing1566
surview1576
reflex1593
revolve1595
lucubration1596
agitation1600
perpension1612
vizamenta1616
pensitation1623
perpensation1623
perpendment1667
ruminating1668
commentationa1670
revolving1670
reflectiona1674
introspectiona1676
propendencya1676
ponderment1728
chawing1845
the mind > attention and judgement > enquiry > investigation, inspection > close examination, scrutiny > [noun]
examininga1325
examinationa1450
examine1494
examen1502
scanning1560
scrutation1593
scrutiny1604
pervestigation1610
microscope1671
introspectiona1676
scan1706
bolting1771
conning1823
grubbing1831
vivisection1880
searchlight1891
a1676 M. Hale Primitive Originat. Mankind (1677) i. ii. 55 The actings of the Mind or Imagination it self, by way of reflection or introspection of themselves.
1683 E. Hooker in J. Pordage Theologia Mystica Pref. Epist. 64 Hee, as a Philosopher..came to the reception, perception and cognition, or rather introspection, intuition and introreception of the præmentioned.
1794 G. Adams Lect. Nat. & Exper. Philos. III. xxxv. 510 The heavenly bodies..are too remote for his [man's] introspection.
1870 J. H. Newman Ess. Gram. Assent ii. vii. 209 Introspection of our intellectual operations is not the best of means for preserving us from intellectual hesitations.
2. spec. (with no object expressed): The action of looking within, or into one's own mind; examination or observation of one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > consciousness > contemplation of self > [noun]
self-study1547
self-reflection1644
introversion1654
introspection1807
in-looking1853
introvision1862
inlooka1897
1695 J. Dryden in tr. C. A. Du Fresnoy De Arte Graphica Pref. p. ix So that I [Guido Reni] was forc'd to make an Introspection, into my own mind.]
1807 J. Jebb Let. 10 Apr. in J. Jebb & A. Knox Thirty Years' Corr. (1834) I. 324 The introspection, the spirituality, and, if we may so speak, the heavenward views which one meets with in every page.
1850 W. E. Gladstone Homer II. 17 In Homer's time..the human self-consciousness was scarcely awakened, introspection had not begun its work.
1863 C. C. Clarke Shakespeare-characters x. 246 An apparently hopeless passion has taught her reflection, introspection, and humility of spirit.
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