Introvert
/ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/noun
A person who tends to turn inward mentally and is typically more reserved or solitary.
Did you know?The term 'introvert' derives from Latin roots meaning 'to turn within', suggesting a mystical journey into one's own psyche.
Etymological Timeline
Late 19th Century
Latin
introvertere
“To turn inward.”
1910
English
introvert
“Adopted from Latin to describe a personality type turning towards oneself.”
20th Century
English
introversion
“The state of being an introvert; a psychological term popularized in the study of personality.”
1960s
English
introvert
“Commonly used in psychology to denote individuals who are more focused on their inner thoughts.”