Internal: meaning, definitions and examples

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internal

[ ɪnˈtɜːnəl ]

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medicine

Located, existing, or occurring within an organism. Innermost; interior.

Synonyms

inner, inside, interior

Examples of usage

The patient had internal bleeding after the accident.
The internal organs of the human body include the heart, lungs, and liver.

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business

An employee of a company who works directly for the organization rather than being hired through an outside agency.

Synonyms

employee, staff, worker

Examples of usage

The company decided to hire more internal staff to handle the increased workload.
She was promoted from an external contractor to an internal employee.

Translations

Translations of the word "internal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 interno

🇮🇳 आंतरिक

🇩🇪 intern

🇮🇩 internal

🇺🇦 внутрішній

🇵🇱 wewnętrzny

🇯🇵 内部の

🇫🇷 interne

🇪🇸 interno

🇹🇷 iç

🇰🇷 내부의

🇸🇦 داخلي

🇨🇿 vnitřní

🇸🇰 vnútorný

🇨🇳 内部的

🇸🇮 notranji

🇮🇸 innri

🇰🇿 ішкі

🇬🇪 შიდა

🇦🇿 daxili

🇲🇽 interno

Word origin

The word 'internal' comes from the Latin word 'internus', meaning 'on the inside'. It has been used in English since the 15th century, originally referring to inner qualities or characteristics. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a wide range of contexts, from medicine to business.