internal

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈtɜːnl/
US: /ɪnˈtɝːnl/

  1. Inside something, not outside.

    1. The internal parts of the clock are delicate. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company launched an internal investigation to address the complaints. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the inside of your body.

    1. I have some internal pain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor ordered internal scans to assess the extent of the injury. [ ] [ ]

  3. Existing or happening inside a person, organization, or country.

    1. The firm is facing internal problems. [ ] [ ]
    2. The country's internal affairs are of little concern to the outside world. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

inner inside domestic intrinsic
internal adverb

  1. Located or operating within a specific organization or system.

    1. The memo was for internal use only. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company uses an internal network for communication among employees. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "internal" in English means: Inside something, not outside., Relating to the inside of your body., Existing or happening inside a person, organization, or country..

The phonetic transcription of "internal" is /ɪnˈtɜːnl/ in British English and /ɪnˈtɝːnl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "internal": inner, inside, domestic, intrinsic.

Example usage of "internal": "The internal parts of the clock are delicate.". More examples on the page.