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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But the government—with a feeble military, weak economy and fear of stoking internal conflict like the 1975-90 civil war—lacks enforcement capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

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

However, Fernandez is returning from a two-game internal ban following comments made during international duty about wanting to live in Spain's capital, amid continuing links with Real Madrid.

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

“I don’t understand how, but the internal magnet in this thing is out of control.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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