how to pronounce introspection

/ˌɪntɹəsˈpɛkʃən/

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An example use of introspection in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… as as a mode of introspection or …”

meanings of introspection

noun:

A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states.
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introspection frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word introspection occurs in english on average 1.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics introspection can be related to

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1) communication, information, and media;

2) education, science, and technology;