internality
[/ɪn.tɜːrˈnæl.ə.ti/]
nounpl: internalities
internalidade
1. The quality or state of being internal; the condition of existing or occurring within something
The internality of emotions makes them difficult to measure objectively.
A internalidade das emoções as torna difíceis de medir objetivamente.
2. In philosophy, the characteristic of being contained within the mind or consciousness rather than external to it
Descartes explored the internality of thought as a foundation for knowledge.
Descartes explorou a internalidade do pensamento como fundamento para o conhecimento.
3. In grammar and linguistics, the property of being internal to a linguistic system or structure
The internality of certain syntactic rules determines sentence structure.
A internalidade de certas regras sintáticas determina a estrutura da frase.
The term 'internality' is primarily used in academic and philosophical contexts in both English-speaking countries and Portuguese-speaking regions. It reflects Western philosophical traditions, particularly Cartesian thought, and is more common in theoretical discussions than in everyday conversation.
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