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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Norman was replaced by O’Neil, whose internal message to the LIV staff Wednesday attempted to quiet concerns about PIF pulling the plug.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“That’s when everything imploded,” said one member, who spoke anonymously, citing reluctance to discuss internal club matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Take a look at current UK efforts to gain access to the EU's internal electricity market.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

One key challenge is identifying which internal signaling mechanisms allow these cells to perform at their best.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The young agent on duty there quietly opened an internal investigation into Aldrich Ames.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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