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Introspection vs Epiphany - What's the difference?

introspection | epiphany |

As nouns the difference between introspection and epiphany

is that introspection is (programming|object-oriented) while epiphany is the appearance of jesus christ to the three magi on the twelfth day after christmas.

introspection

English

(wikipedia introspection) (Webster 1913)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (programming, object-oriented)
  • (psychology) A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection.

    • Synonyms

    * (l)

    Antonyms

    * (l) * (l)

    Derived terms

    * introspectional * introspectionist

    Related terms

    * extrospection * introspective * introspect * type introspection

    See also

    * soul-searching * self report

    External links

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    epiphany

    English

    Noun

    (epiphanies)
  • A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
  • An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
  • (Christianity) Season or time of the Christian church year from the Epiphany feast day to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent (See Epiphany).

    • Synonyms

    * (illuminating realization or discovery) aha moment, enlightenment, nirvana, satori

    See also

    * Advent * Christmas * eureka * Twelve Days of Christmas