Definition of personality
personalities
1a : the quality or state of being a personb : personal existence
2a : the condition or fact of relating to a particular person; specifically : the condition of referring directly to or being aimed disparagingly or hostilely at an individualb : an offensively personal remark angrily resorted to personalities
3a : the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group; especially : the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristicsb : a set of distinctive traits and characteristics the energetic personality of the city
4a : distinction or excellence of personal and social traits; also : a person having such qualityb : a person of importance, prominence, renown, or notoriety a TV personality
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Examples of personality in a Sentence
He has a very pleasant personality.
We all have different personalities.
The psychiatrist considered behavior as well as personality before prescribing a treatment.
He has lots of personality.
He wants to buy a car that has personality.
She has met many television personalities.
He was an influential personality in genetic engineering.
Recent Examples of personality from the Web
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The defense argued that the confessions were false, a product of his low intelligence and a personality disorder that led him to blur reality and fantasy.
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Politics is not created by competition and ideas, but personalities and maneuvering to get what people want.
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Nashville’ superfan and radio personality Amy Brown (@RadioAmy), each episode of ‘
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The Almonte Episode Image Jeffrey Almonte, 20, is a YouTube personality from Harlem.
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And so these are real personalities with very loyal followings.
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This is also very good news for humans, since early life stress is a strong risk factor for many psychiatric illnesses, like mood and anxiety disorders as well as certain personality disorders.
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Few shows better explore the complications of personality and behavior.
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Though often overlooked for more popular regions, Emilia Romagna has a can't-miss collection of culture, cuisine, and personality.
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Origin and Etymology of personality
Middle English personalite, from Anglo-French personalité, from Late Latin personalitat-, personalitas, from personalis
First Known Use: 15th century
Synonym Discussion of personality
Other Psychology Terms
PERSONALITY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of personality for English Language Learners
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: the set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people
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: attractive qualities (such as energy, friendliness, and humor) that make a person interesting or pleasant to be with
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: attractive qualities that make something unusual or interesting
PERSONALITY Defined for Kids
personality
playDefinition of personality for Students
personalities
1 : the qualities (as moods or habits) that make one human being different from others She has a cheerful personality.
2 : a human being's pleasing or interesting qualities He doesn't have much personality.
3 : a famous person
Medical Dictionary
personality
playMedical Definition of personality
personalities
1: the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual especially in relationships with others
2a: the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional tendenciesb: the organization of the individual's distinguishing character traits, attitudes, or habits
Law Dictionary
personality
Legal Definition of personality
personalities
1 : the quality, state, or fact of being a person the corporation has legal personality
2 : the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics a personality disorder
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