Internal

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or situated on the inside; existing or occurring within an organisation, country, or person. Opposite of external.

“The company conducted an internal investigation into the data breach.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/

Syllables

in·ter·nal

Related Words

Synonyms

inside inner interior domestic

Antonyms

external

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Wordle

Two N's; INTER- prefix and -AL suffix are common patterns

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Worth 8 points; flexible word for building on existing plays

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