What does PERSONALITY mean?

Definitions for PERSONALITY
ˌpɜr səˈnæl ɪ tiper·son·al·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. personalitynoun

    the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

    "their different reactions reflected their very different personalities"; "it is his nature to help others"

  2. personalitynoun

    a person of considerable prominence

    "she is a Hollywood personality"

GCIDE

  1. Personalitynoun

    A person who is famous or notable; a celebrity.

  2. Personalitynoun

    That which constitutes distinction of person; the externally evident aspects of the character or behavior of a person; individuality.

Wiktionary

  1. personalitynoun

    A set of qualities that make a person (or thing) distinct from another.

    The president has a unique personality.

  2. personalitynoun

    An assumed role or manner of behavior.

  3. personalitynoun

    A celebrity.

    Johnny Carson was a respected television personality.

  4. personalitynoun

    Charisma, or qualities that make a person stand out from the crowd.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Personalitynoun

    The existence or individuality of any one.

    Etymology: from personal.

    Person belongs only to intelligent agents, capable of a law, and happiness and misery: this personality extends itself beyond present existence to what is past, only by consciousness, whereby it imputes to itself past actions, just upon the same ground that it does the present. John Locke.

Wikipedia

  1. Personality

    Personality is the characteristic sets of behaviors, cognitions, and emotional patterns that are formed from biological and environmental factors, and which change over time. While there is no generally agreed-upon definition of personality, most theories focus on motivation and psychological interactions with the environment one is surrounded by. 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. Nevertheless, most theories view personality as relatively stable.The study of the psychology of personality, called personality psychology, attempts to explain the tendencies that underlie differences in behavior. Psychologists have taken many different approaches to the study of personality, including biological, cognitive, learning, and trait-based theories, as well as psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches. The various approaches used to study personality today reflect the influence of the first theorists in the field, a group that includes Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Gordon Allport, Hans Eysenck, Abraham Maslow, and Carl Rogers.

ChatGPT

  1. personality

    Personality refers to the unique set of characteristics, traits, behaviors, and patterns that define an individual and differentiate them from others. These can include attitudes, habits, emotional responses, interpersonal skills, interests, and personal values. Personality is believed to be influenced by various factors, including genetics, environment, and life experiences, and remains relatively consistent throughout a person's life.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Personalitynoun

    that which constitutes distinction of person; individuality

  2. Personalitynoun

    something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks; as, indulgence in personalities

  3. Personalitynoun

    that quality of a law which concerns the condition, state, and capacity of persons

  4. Etymology: [Cf. F. personnalit. Cf. Personality.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Personality

    Behavior-response patterns that characterize the individual.

Editors Contribution

  1. personality

    The qualities of a person.

    Her personality was loving, kind, caring, empathetic, gentle, calm and much more.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020  

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  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'PERSONALITY' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3376

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'PERSONALITY' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4112

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'PERSONALITY' in Nouns Frequency: #1197

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of PERSONALITY in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of PERSONALITY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of PERSONALITY in a Sentence

  1. Justin Lehmiller:

    People frequently change their age, body, genital appearance, personality or a combination of these, introverted people may be more outgoing in their fantasies, while anxious folks may be more relaxed and confident.

  2. Carlos Samour:

    Was that a waste of time? he asked. When young Cierra Cowden had the courage to take the stand and talk about how she missed waking up to her dad's singing: was that a waste of time? When Sandy Phillips got up and told the jury about Jessica's enthusiasm for life: was that a waste of time? When Tom Sullivan, a man with a larger than life personality, got up and broke down on the stand talking about his close friendship with his son, was that a waste of time? Samour pointed out that with no appeals in sight, this trial has officially wrapped up in just over 3 years, saying that's record time for a death penalty case. Is prison really a much less severe sentence than death? he asked. Holmes will die in the custody of the department of corrections. Samour told the victims that there are no words to adequately describe what they've gone through. I've been doing criminal law for 2 decades and before this case I'd never seen a police officer or first responder break down on the witness stand.

  3. Joshua Higgins:

    Joshua Higgins warm personality and that big smile made a lasting impact on everyone at USMAPS.

  4. Donald Trump:

    Anybody can do well for a month in this business, especially if you have talent and personality. And Donald has both those things, so let's see how it goes over the course of time, i think Dr. Paul's diagnosis is premature. We'll see what's going to happen.

  5. Hiroshi Takahashi:

    The new emperor has an admirable personality and I hope he creates a fine royal household that expresses his own personality.

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