extrospection en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English extrospect Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English extrospection From extrospect + -ion.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The observation of things external to one's own mind, as opposed to introspection. Ordinary sense perception or reasoning concerning the things perceived.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| extrospections | Number=Plur | lexicographic |