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   In·ter·nal

   /inˈtərnəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of or situated on the inside: "the tube had an internal diameter of 1.1 mm" Similar innerinteriorinsideintramuralcentralmiddleOpposite external
   • ▪ inside the body: "internal bleeding" Similar insideinnerwithin the bodyinside the bodyOpposite external
   • ▪ existing or occurring within an organization: "an internal telephone system" Similar domestichomeinteriorcivillocalnationalstatein-housein-companyOpposite foreign
   • ▪ relating to affairs and activities within a country rather than with other countries; domestic: "the government's internal policies"
   • ▪ experienced in one's mind; inner rather than expressed: "internal feelings" Similar mentalpsychologicalemotionalpersonalprivatesecrethiddenintimate
   • ▪ of the inner nature of a thing; intrinsic: "he creates a dialogue internal to his work"

   plural

   • 1. inner parts or features: "all the weapon's internals are well finished and highly polished"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘intrinsic’): from modern Latin internalis, from Latin internus ‘inward, internal’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. internality noun

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   The meaning of INTERNAL is existing or situated within the limits or surface of something. How to use internal in a sentence.

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   existing, occurring, or found within the limits or scope of something; intrinsic: a theory having internal logic. of or relating to the domestic affairs of a country: the internal politics of a nation. existing solely within the individual mind: internal malaise.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTERNAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   existing, intended for, or happening inside a person, organization, place, country, etc.: the internal organs of the body. The bank will conduct an internal investigation. (Definition of internal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTERNAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   existing, intended for, or happening inside a person, organization, place, country, etc.: the internal organs of the body. The bank will conduct an internal investigation. (Definition of internal from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › internalInternal - definition of internal by The Free Dictionary

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   Define internal. internal synonyms, internal pronunciation, internal translation, English dictionary definition of internal. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or located within the limits or surface; inner. 2. Residing in or dependent on essential nature; intrinsic: the internal...

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   relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts. adjective. innermost or essential. “the internal contradictions of the theory”. synonyms: inner, intimate. intrinsic, intrinsical. belonging to a thing by its very nature. adjective. occurring within an institution or community.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTERNAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2016 · 1. situated or existing in the interior of something; interior. 2. of, pertaining to, or noting the inside or inner part. 3. Pharmacology oral (sense 4) 4. existing, occurring, or found within the limits or scope of something; intrinsic. a theory having internal logic.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americaninternal adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of internal adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › internalinternal | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    internal meaning: 1. happening or coming from inside a particular country, group, or organization: 2. inside your…. Learn more.

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    Internal definition: Of, relating to, or located within the limits or surface; inner.