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to introvert

to introvert

9.9
To fold inward as a body part or edge
  • verb
  • /ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : invaginarse
  • Certain sea creatures can introvert their feeding organs for protection.

Examples

  • During surgery, the surgeon may need to introvert the edge of the wound for proper healing.

  • The leaves introvert when it gets cold.

  • In the experiment, the scientist observed the tissue introvert under specific conditions.

  • The flower introverts quickly!

  • Certain sea creatures can introvert their feeding organs for protection.

  • During surgery, the surgeon may need to introvert the edge of the wound for proper healing.

  • In the experiment, the scientist observed the tissue introvert under specific conditions.

Synonyms

to invaginate
vsto introvert
  • Specialized
9.9

To fold inward to make a pouch inside body tissue or an organ

folds inward generally without specifying pouch or cavity formation

How Inturned

to invaginate
  • Specialized
9.9
to introvert
  • Specialized
9.9
to turn
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

introvert infinitive
introverted past
introverted past participle
introverting present participle
introverts third person singular

Morphology

introvert = intro + vert

The literal meaning matches classical 'intro-' plus '-vert' meaning 'turn', but '-vert' is a bound learned root rather than an everyday English word known to most learners.

Etymology

Introvert comes from the Latin parts intro- 'in' and -vert 'turn', so to introvert an organ is to 'turn it inward', as when a sea creature pulls its feeding parts inside for protection.