I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌvər]t, -və̄], -vəi], ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷, usu ]d.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: intro- + -vert (as in divert )
1.
a. : to turn inward or in upon itself: as
(1) : to bend inward
(2) : to turn (as the thoughts) introversively
b. : to direct upon oneself
served the purpose of introverting aggressive intentions — Ernst Simmel
2. : to draw in or invaginate (one tubular part or organ) within another
3. : to produce introversion in : make an introvert of : cause to be introvert
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
1. : something that is or can be introverted (as the eyestalks of certain snails or the retractile proboscis of a sipunculid worm)
2. : one whose personality is characterized by introversion — opposed to extrovert
III. adjective
Etymology: introvert (II)
: of or belonging to psychological introversion : characterized by or tending to introversion
introvert tendencies
introvert behavior