First Known Use: before 12th century
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inner
adjective in·ner \ˈi-nər\
: located toward the inside of something : not on or at the edge or outside of something
: not known to or seen by most people
: of or relating to a person's mind or spirit
Full Definition of INNER
1
a : situated farther in <the inner bark> b : being near a center especially of influence <the inner circles of political power>
2
a : of or relating to the mind or spirit <the inner life> b : existing as an often repressed part of one's psychological makeup <inner child> <inner artist>
— inner noun
— in·ner·ly adverb
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Origin of INNER
Middle English, from Old English innera, comparative of inne within
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inner
adjective in·ner \ˈi-nər\
Definition of INNER for Kids
1
: located farther in <an inner chamber>
2
: of or relating to the mind or spirit <inner strength>
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