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personality
[ pur-suh-nal-i-tee ]
/ ˌpɜr səˈnæl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural per·son·al·i·ties.
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Origin of personality
synonym study for personality
1. See character.
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British Dictionary definitions for personality
personality
/ (ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
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Cultural definitions for personality
personality
The pattern of feelings, thoughts, and activities that distinguishes one person from another.
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