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internal

/ɪnˈtɜrnəl/
English Definition
adj. located on the inside
中文释义
内部的
Example Sentence

The internal structure of the cell, including its organelles, is revealed under an electron microscope.

细胞内部结构,包括其细胞器,在电子显微镜下得以显现。

Synonyms
inner interior intrinsic
Antonyms
external outer
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Dolphins use a form of biological sonar called echolocation, emitting clicks that bounce off nearby objects and return as echoes; by analyzing the timing and pattern of these echoes, dolphins can determine an object's size, shape, and even its internal density.

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “internal”?

  1. A Proper, respectable
  2. B Without a clear or definite shape or structure
  3. C Located on the inside
  4. D Completed or done
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C — Located on the inside. “internal” means located on the inside.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “located on the inside”?

  1. A finished
  2. B decent
  3. C formless
  4. D internal
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D — internal. “internal” means located on the inside.

Common questions about “internal”

What does “internal” mean?

internal — located on the inside. In Chinese: 内部的.

How do you pronounce “internal”?

internal is pronounced /ɪnˈtɜrnəl/.

How is “internal” used in a sentence?

The internal structure of the cell, including its organelles, is revealed under an electron microscope. (细胞内部结构,包括其细胞器,在电子显微镜下得以显现。)

What are synonyms for “internal”?

inner, interior, intrinsic — all close in meaning to internal (located on the inside).

What is the opposite of “internal”?

external, outer — each the opposite of internal (located on the inside).

Is “internal” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. internal is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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