internal
Translation
internal, domestic, inner
Examples
The company conducted an internal investigation.
The company conducted an internal investigation.
This medicine is not for internal use.
This medicine is not for internal use.
The country's internal affairs are complex.
The country's internal affairs are complex.
Grammar Patterns
((internal)) + noun The company has internal rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inner, inside, domestic; Antonyms: external, outer, foreign
Etymology
From Latin 'internus', meaning 'within, inward'. Related to 'inter' (within).
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'inside'. Internal means on the inside of something.