personality — the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/
Example Sentences
- My cat has more personality than most people I know.
- The job interview will assess both your skills and personality.
- He's got the personality of a wet blanket at parties.
personality
NOUN[/ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/]
the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character
Her bright personality lights up the entire coffee shop every morning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'persona', originally meaning 'mask' worn by actors in ancient Roman theatre. The term gradually evolved to denote an individual's character, role, and identity, eventually acquiring the modern sense of a person's distinctive psychological qualities and social presentation.
Breakdown
persona (mask, character, human being) + -ality (state, quality, condition) — forming a noun denoting the collection of individual characteristics and traits.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has more personality than most people I know.”
“The job interview will assess both your skills and personality.”
“He's got the personality of a wet blanket at parties.”
“Her bubbly personality makes everyone feel welcome.”
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