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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While the military does not enforce or evaluate religious belief, its internal classification systems help determine how resources are allocated and how chaplain support is structured across bases and deployments.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The success of the Google parent’s stock sale bolstered internal talks at Meta for a similar strategy, according to the Financial Times.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Researchers believe this kind of hunting strategy may benefit from an internal understanding of the surrounding environment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The SPX and VIX charts remain positive, but some negative signals could be confirmed from a couple of the internal indicators.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

My dear countrymen, the aim of the Revolutionary Council is to establish a nation free from corruption and internal strife.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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