internal monologue

noun — 2 senses

internal monologue

noun
1

Communication, Communications, Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences The inner voice of a person which provides a running verbal monologue of their thoughts, important in planning, problem solving, self-reflection, etc.

2

Literature, Media, Publishing A representation of someone's thoughts as articulated.

Related terms
anauralia, self-talk, stream of consciousness

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