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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Although scientists have learned much about Yellowstone's internal structure, the deeper forces responsible for creating and maintaining this system have remained unclear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

There are high domestic incomes, a common English language and low internal barriers to trade.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

When AllHere collapsed in mid-2024, the district — with Carvalho’s support — launched an internal review.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

However, sources in Spain suggest there is internal support at Real Madrid for a move, including from club president Florentino Perez and new manager Jose Mourinho.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

At the time, it was believed that computer systems would malfunction when internal program systems reset to the year 00.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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