Internal (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Innermost or essential; "the inner logic of Cubism"; "the internal contradictions of the theory"; "the intimate structure of matter".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The internal workings of the machine were complex and difficult to understand.
• The internal struggles of the protagonist were revealed through her inner monologue.
• The internal structure of the cell was studied in detail by the biologist.
• The internal dynamics of the team were crucial to their success in the competition.
• The internal consistency of the data was verified through rigorous testing and analysis.

Synonyms

• Inner
• Intimate

Meaning ²

Located inward; "Beethoven's manuscript looks like a bloody record of a tremendous inner battle"- Leonard Bernstein; "she thinks she has no soul, no interior life, but the truth is that she has no access to it"- David Denby; "an internal sense of rightousness"- A.R.Gurney,Jr..

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Inner
• Interior

Meaning ³

Inside the country; "the British Home Office has broader responsibilities than the United States Department of the Interior"; "the nation's internal politics".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• National
• Home
• Interior

Meaning ⁴

Occurring within an institution or community; "intragroup squabbling within the corporation".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The company's internal audit revealed several discrepancies in the financial reports.
• Internal conflicts within the team hindered their ability to meet the project deadline.
• The university's internal review process led to the development of new policies and procedures.
• Internal politics played a significant role in the selection of the new department head.
• The organization's internal communication channels were criticized for being slow and ineffective.

Synonyms

• Intragroup

Meaning ⁵

Happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface; "internal organs"; "internal mechanism of a toy"; "internal party maneuvering".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The doctor studied the internal injuries caused by the accident to determine the best course of treatment.
• All employees were encouraged to join the internal mentorship program to develop their leadership skills.
• The company's internal policies prohibited the disclosure of confidential information to external parties.
• The team of engineers worked together to repair the internal damage to the car's engine.
• The internal tension within the group grew as they debated whether to continue with the project.

Antonyms

• External