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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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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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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Medical definitions for personality
personality
[ pûr′sə-năl′ĭ-tē ]
n.
The quality or condition of being a person.
The totality of qualities and traits, as of character or behavior, that are peculiar to a specific person.
The pattern of collective character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits of a person.
Distinctive qualities of a person, especially those personal characteristics that make one socially appealing.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for personality
personality
The pattern of feelings, thoughts, and activities that distinguishes one person from another.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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