Internal
Adjective
UK
/ɪnˈtɜː.nəl/
US
/ɪnˈtɝː.nəl/
Definition
Located or happening inside something.
Example
"She had an internal injury."
"His internal thoughts showed he cared deeply, even if he didn’t say it aloud."
"The company’s internal report was only shared with its employees."
Explanation
Internal describes anything that exists or happens inside a place, system, or person, not outside. For example, internal organs are the parts inside the body, like the heart and lungs, or she felt internal pain (pain inside her body or mind). In business or school, internal communication means messages shared within the same group or company, not with outsiders.