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   per·son·al·i·ty

   /ˌpərsnˈalədē/

   noun

   • 1. the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character: "she had a sunny personality that was very engaging" Similar characternaturedispositiontemperamentmakeuppersonapsycheidentity
   • ▪ qualities that make someone interesting or popular: "she's always had loads of personality" Similar charismamagnetismstrength of personalityforce of personalitycharacterpowers of attractioncharmpresenceindividualityattractiveness
   • 2. a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports: "an official opening by a famous personality" Similar celebrityVIPstarsuperstarcelebutantenamefamous namehousehold namebig namesomebodyleading lightnotablepersonageluminarynotabilityworthyinformal:celebtelevisionary
   • 3. the quality or fact of being a person as distinct from a thing or animal. archaic
   • 4. disparaging remarks about an individual. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (in personality (sense 3)): from Old French personalite, from medieval Latin personalitas, from Latin personalis ‘of a person’ (see personal). personality (sense 1) dates from the late 18th century.

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2. psychcentral.com › health › what-is-personalityWhat Is Personality? Definition, Development, and Theories - ...

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   Jun 22, 2022 · The term personality refers to the set of traits and patterns of thought, behavior, and feelings that make you you. After a certain age, personality is mostly...

3. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-personality-2795416Personality: Definition, Theories, Traits, & Types - Verywell...

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   May 1, 2023 · Personality describes the unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish a person from others. A product of both biology and environment, it remains fairly consistent throughout life. Examples of personality can be found in how we describe other people's traits.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › personalityPersonality | Definition, Types, Nature, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 6, 2024 · Personality, a characteristic way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Personality embraces moods, attitudes, and opinions and is most clearly expressed in interactions with other people. It includes behavioral characteristics, both inherent and acquired, that distinguish one person from another.

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsPersonality | Psychology Today

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   Personality refers to a person's distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It derives from a mix of innate dispositions and inclinations along with...

6. www.apa.org › topics › personalityPersonality - American Psychological Association (APA)

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   Personality refers to the enduring characteristics and behavior that comprise a person’s unique adjustment to life, including major traits, interests, drives, values, self-concept, abilities, and emotional patterns.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PersonalityPersonality - Wikipedia

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   Trait-based personality theories, such as those defined by Raymond Cattell, define personality as traits that predict an individual's behavior. On the other hand, more behaviorally-based approaches define personality through learning and habits .

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › personalityPersonality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group. especially : the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics. b. : a set of distinctive traits and characteristics.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPERSONALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PERSONALITY definition: 1. the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think: 2. a famous person…. Learn more.

10. www.dictionary.com › browse › personalityPERSONALITY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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    Personality definition: the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others. See examples of PERSONALITY used in a sentence.

11. www.psychologytoday.com › au › basicsPersonality | Psychology Today Australia

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    Personality refers to a person's distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It derives from a mix of innate dispositions and inclinations along with...