endophasia

/ɛndəˈfeɪziə/

Definitions

1. noun

the internal verbalization of speech in one’s mind, often as an aid to concentration or memory, or the phenomenon of inner speech or mental talking.

“The psychologist studied endophasia in her research on verbal cognition and memory retention.”

Synonyms

  • inner speech
  • mental talking

Antonyms

  • extroversion
  • outward speech