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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Drivers have complained that the near 50-50 split between internal combustion and electrical power this year and need for energy management has diminished the challenge in qualifying.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I also see a great role for individuals who understand internal politics in organizations—as AI creates winners and losers, the ability to persuade and solve conflict will be a premium skill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Kalshi’s response seems to be not only rolling out internal features to stop insider trading, but also going public with its efforts and using them as marketing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The north star for Navratil’s new Nestlé is real internal growth, or what the company calls RIG.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Waves of dread wash over me, and every internal alarm I have is blaring.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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