internal

1. 1

   Of or situated on the inside.

   • We saw the internal compartments of the machine.
2. 2

   Of or situated on the inside.; Within the body.

   • Her bleeding was internal.
3. 3

   Of or situated on the inside.; Concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state or other political community.

   • The nation suffered from internal conflicts.
   • the minister of internal affairs
4. 4

   Of or situated on the inside.; Concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation.

   • An internal investigation was conducted.
5. 5

   Of or situated on the inside.; Present or arising within an organism or one of its parts.

   • an internal stimulus
6. 6

   Of or situated on the inside.; Applied or intended for application through the stomach by being swallowed.

   • an internal remedy
7. 7

   Experienced in one's mind; inner rather than expressed.

   • internal feelings
8. 8

   Of the inner nature of a thing.

9. 9

   Attending a university as well as taking its examinations.UK

syn. inner · inly · interior · intern · interne

ant. external · exterior