introvert
UK[ˈɪntrəvɜːt]US[ˈɪntrəvɜːrt]
n
A person who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than with other people.
v
To turn or direct something, especially one's attention or thoughts, inwards.
Morpheme Breakdown
intro
vert
intro
inward
vert
turn
Etymology
The word "introvert" is a modern psychological term built from classical Latin components. It combines the prefix intro-, meaning "inward" or "to the inside," with the root -vert, derived from the Latin verb vertere, meaning "to turn." The literal sense is "to turn inward." This term was adopted into psychological vocabulary in the early 20th century, notably by Carl Jung, to describe a personality type whose energy and interest are directed primarily inward toward their own thoughts and feelings, in contrast to an "extrovert" who turns outward. The logic perfectly captures the concept: the morphemes describe the directional focus of a person's mental and emotional energy.
Analysis
Structure: intro (inward) + vert (turn)
intro: A Latin prefix meaning "inward" or "to the inside."
vert: From the Latin root vertere, meaning "to turn."
Examples
She is a thoughtful introvert who recharges by spending time alone.
He tends to introvert his feelings, making it hard to know what he's thinking.
The book offers helpful advice for introverts in an extroverted workplace.