introjected
ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛktɪd
Definition

Definition of introjected - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
psychologyTECH.incorporated into one's own mindTECH.
  • Her introjected beliefs shaped her self-perception.
absorbed assimilated internalized
2.
absorbedTECH.internalized from external sourcesTECH.
  • The introjected values influenced his decisions.
assimilated internalized
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Origin of introjected

Latin, intro (within) + jacere (to throw)

Examples of introjected in a sentence

  • Introjected norms can affect behavior unconsciously.
  • His introjected beliefs shaped his worldview.
  • The introjected norms dictated her behavior.

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  1. French:introjecté, internalisé, ...
  2. German:introjiziert, internalisiert, ...
  3. Italian:introiettato, assorbito, ...
  4. Spanish:incorporado en la mente, internalizado de fuentes externas, ...
  5. Portuguese:internalizado, internalizado de fontes externas, ...
  6. Chinese:内摄的, 从外部吸收的, ...
  7. Japanese:内在化された, 吸収された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَشَرِّب, مُتَشَرَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשֻׁלָּב בַּתּוֹדָעָה, מוּפְנָם מִמְּקוֹרוֹת חִיצוֹנִיִּים, ...
  10. Russian:интроецированные, усвоенные, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтроєктований, інтерналізований, ...
  12. Hindi:मन में समाहित, बाहरी स्रोतों से आंतरिकीकृत, ...
introject
ˌɪntrəˈdʒɛkt

Definition of introject - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
psychologyTECH.unconsciously incorporate into one's psycheTECH.
  • He tends to introject his parents' values.
absorb internalize
2.
ideasTECH.incorporate ideas of others into one's mindTECH.
  • Children often introject societal norms.
absorb assimilate internalize

Noun

1.
psychologyTECH.psychological element unconsciously adopted from othersTECH.
  • Her introject of her mother's criticism affected her self-esteem.
incorporation internalization
2.
psychoanalysisTECH.internalized parental figures and their valuesTECH.
  • His introject often echoed his father's strict voice.
internalization introjection
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Origin of introject

Latin, intro (within) + jacere (to throw)

Examples of introject in a sentence

  • Many children introject their teachers' attitudes.
  • Therapists help patients introject positive beliefs.
  • Teens may introject peer values unconsciously.
  • The therapist discussed the patient's introject during the session.
  • His introject of societal norms influenced his behavior.
  • Her introject was influenced by her mother's nurturing.

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  1. French:introjecter, introjection, ...
  2. German:übernehmen, Introjekt, ...
  3. Italian:introiettare, introiezione, ...
  4. Spanish:introyectar, elemento psicológico, ...
  5. Portuguese:introjetar, introjeto, ...
  6. Chinese:内化, 内化物, ...
  7. Japanese:内面化する, 内在化された要素, ...
  8. Arabic:اِسْتَبْطَنَ, مُدْخَل نَفْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַטְמִיע, אִינְטְרוֹיֶקְט, ...
  10. Russian:интроецировать, интроект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтроєктувати, інтроект, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतर्मुख करना, अंतःक्षेपण, ...
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