introversiveadj.
/ɪntrəʊˈvəːsɪv/ a. Having the quality or effect of turning inwards.
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the world > space > direction > specific directions > [adjective] > having inward direction > turned or turning inwards
inversed1569
inbenta1586
introverted1785
inturned1858
introversive1866
1866 R. Tate Plain & Easy Acct. Mollusks Great Brit. iv. 86 The worms are caught alive, being drawn into the mouth by the introversive action of the tongue.
b. Characterized by turning the mind or thought inwards upon itself.
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the mind > mental capacity > consciousness > contemplation of self > [adjective]
self-reflexivea1651
self-reflective1670
introverted1782
introspective1819
subjective1836
introvertive1864
introversive1884
1884 Pop. Sci. Monthly June 267/2 When we come to mental derangements, introversive study is obviously fruitless.
c. Characterized by introversion (sense 1b).
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society > society and the community > social relations > lack of social communication or relations > [adjective] > retiring or withdrawn
soleinc1450
retiring1566
retireda1616
oyster-like1665
squab1689
shy of oneself1722
indrawn1751
introverted1850
background1896
retreative1898
introvert1916
introversive1923
withdrawn1932
the mind > mental capacity > psychology > theory of psychoanalysis > libido > transfer of feelings > turning inwards > [adjective]
introverted1915
introversive1923
cerebrotonic1937
introvertish1946
1923 Westm. Gaz. 21 Mar. 12/3 Every individual possesses both introversive and extroversive mechanisms.
1932 Brit. Jrnl. Psychol. Apr. 300 Rorschach..distinguishes two types, the ‘introversive’ and the ‘extroversive’. They are to all intents and purposes the same as Jung's types.
1970 Jrnl. Gen. Psychol. July 65 Rorschach writes:..all of these findings indicate a more introversive type.
1972 Daily Tel. 25 Aug. (Colour Suppl.) 31/1 Indoor flying is one of the world's most esoteric and introversive hobbies.
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