introversive, a.
(ɪntrəʊˈvɜːsɪv)
[f. stem *intrōvers- of *intrōvertĕre (see next) + -ive.]
a. Having the quality or effect of turning inwards. b. Characterized by turning the mind or thought inwards upon itself.
| 1866 Tate Brit. Mollusks iv. 86 The worms are caught alive, being drawn into the mouth by the introversive action of the tongue. 1884 Pop. Sci. Monthly XXV. 267/2 When we come to mental derangements, introversive study is obviously fruitless. |
c. Characterized by introversion (sense 1 b).
| 1923, 1932 [see extroversion 3]. 1970 Jrnl. Gen. Psychol. July 65 Rorschach writes:..all of these findings indicate a more introversive type. 1972 Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 25 Aug. 31/1 Indoor flying is one of the world's most esoteric and introversive hobbies. |