Definitions

internal

[in-tur-nl] / ɪnˈtɜr nl /

ADJECTIVE

within

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutional domestic in-house intramural national private subjective

WEAK

centralized circumscribed civic enclosed gut home indigenous inherent innate inner innermore inside interior intestine intimate intrinsic inward municipal native visceral viscerous

Antonyms

WEAK

external outer

Example Sentences

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“This effectively closes the gap with ICE vehicles,” Bernstein analysts wrote in a note, referring to cars equipped with internal combustion engines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

For help with that internal navigation, Rebecca Solnit’s moving 2005 book, “A Field Guide to Getting Lost,” proved a better compass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He eventually was ousted in August 2017, days after Bannon, in an internal power struggle.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Meanwhile, Renault has teamed up with Geely for internal combustion and hybrid engines.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The face is not a secondary billboard for our internal feelings.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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