interiority

noun

in·​te·​ri·​or·​i·​ty (ˌ)in-ˌtir-ē-ˈȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce interiority (audio)
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1
: interior quality or character
2
: inner life or substance : psychological existence

Examples of interiority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Less steeped in sentimentality and vintage visuals, this take is instead flooded with bright, dazzling colors and tackles intimacy and interiority more directly while still staying true to the classic text. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 Yet, suddenly, this season we’re surrounded by richly human mothers, each with a compassionately observed interiority. Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for interiority 

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Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of interiority was in 1701

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“Interiority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interiority. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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