Meaning & Definition of word "Internally"
Internally
/ɪnˈtɜrnəli/
adverb:
- 1. Inwardly; within an organization, system, or structure.
- Example: The company has decided to handle the project internally rather than outsourcing it.
- 2. In a manner pertaining to or occurring within the inner parts of something.
- Example: The software processes the data internally before presenting the results to the user.
- 3. Existing or taking place within the mind or self.
- Example: She felt a sense of peace internally, despite the chaos around her.
Etymology
●From the word 'internal' + suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
internally displaced person:
A person who has been forced to flee their home but remains within their country's borders.
internally consistent:
Referring to a set of beliefs or principles that do not contradict each other.
Related Words
internal:
Of or located on the inside; relating to the inner part.
interior:
The inner or internal part.
Slang Meanings of internally
Meaning: In the context of personal feelings or thoughts.
● Example Sentence: I’m internally cringing at that memory.
Meaning: Reflecting on one’s thoughts or emotions without expressing them outwardly.
● Example Sentence: She was internally debating whether to speak up.