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internal

in·ter·nal [ in túrn'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. located inside: located within or affecting the inside of something, especially the inside of the body
internal organs

2. intended for use inside: effective when used or suitable for use inside something, especially inside the body

3. self-contained or self-generating: existing, evident in, or arising from the nature, structure, or qualities that somebody or something has
internal cohesion

4. occurring within country: originating, operating, or located within a country's borders
internal affairs

5. mental: involving or existing within the mind or spirit
internal conflict

6. occurring within organization: working at or carried out within an organization or institution
internal e-mail

[15th century. Directly or via French< medieval Latin internalis< Latin internus "inward, within" < inter (see inter-)]

in·ter·nal·i·ty [ ìntər nállətee ] noun
in·ter·nal·ly [ in túrn'lee ] adverb
in·ter·nal·ness [ in túrn'lnəss ] noun
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