in·ter·nal 
/ɪnˈtɚnl̟/ adjective
/ɪnˈtɚnl̟/ adjective 1 : existing or located on the inside of something
▪ the internal structure of the planet ▪ The theory has some internal inconsistencies. [=some parts of the theory are not consistent with other parts] — opposite external 2 : coming from inside
▪ internal pressures — opposite external 3 a : existing or occurring within your body
▪ a patient who is experiencing internal bleeding ▪ internal organs
b : existing or occurring within your mind
▪ internal doubts ▪ internal thoughts — opposite external 4 a : existing or occurring within a country
▪ internal affairs ▪ the office of internal revenue — opposite external
b : existing or occurring within an organization (such as a company or business)
▪ The new policy was spelled out in an internal memo
▪ the internal structure of the planet ▪ The theory has some internal inconsistencies. [=some parts of the theory are not consistent with other parts] — opposite external
▪ internal pressures — opposite external
▪ a patient who is experiencing internal bleeding ▪ internal organs
b : existing or occurring within your mind
▪ internal doubts ▪ internal thoughts — opposite external
▪ internal affairs ▪ the office of internal revenue — opposite external
b : existing or occurring within an organization (such as a company or business)
▪ The new policy was spelled out in an internal memo
— in·ter·nal·ly adverb
▪ an internally inconsistent theory ▪ a patient who is bleeding internally ▪ This medicine is to be taken internally. [=orally]
▪ an internally inconsistent theory ▪ a patient who is bleeding internally ▪ This medicine is to be taken internally. [=orally]
