internal
/ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or situated on the inside.
Adjective
Examples
We saw the internal compartments of the machine.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or situated on the inside. — Within the body.
Adjective
Examples
Her bleeding was internal.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “internal” mean?
Of or situated on the inside.
Is “internal” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.