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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 4 votes

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"

GCIDERate this definition:3.8 / 4 votes

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.

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.2 / 5 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

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 MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Personality

   Behavior-response patterns that characterize the individual.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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  

Matched Categories

1. • Attribute
   • Celebrity

British National Corpus

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

Anagrams for personality »

1. antileprosy

How to pronounce personality?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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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. Chris Patten:

   I think there has been a significant change in China, in Beijing, since Xi Jinping became president or dictator for life, complete with a personality cult which is extraordinary, i think the sad point is that Xi Jinping and his court have regarded Hong Kong and Hong Kong's freedoms as an existential problem for them because Hong Kong represents so much of what they don't like.

2. State Ken Blackwell:

   You don’t become the governor of a state, and you don’t rise to leadership positions in Congress, without having a definitive and strong personality -- they are both smart guys and they understand what it means to be number two.

3. Paul McGowan:

   You can feel the personality and character of a campus immediately, and I get excited because I walk in and say, there's so much to work with.

4. Erik Pevernagie:

   The past becomes our second personality. It is our intrinsic safety code, irrespective of a potential love-hate relationship. It may become our guardian angel and protect us from a bleak blind alley, since it knows that “we” know and we know the colors of its cards. Experience is a tough master and knows the tricks of the trade. It teaches us how to play. ( " Not without the past" )

5. Ashley Wian:

   It makes us feel like we're doing something right as parents to be raising a child who has the capability to make anyone smile with just a laugh ! We always get messages from people saying how infectious his personality is, we also love that it has encouraged parents to get their kids in the kitchen and sit down and eat as a family, something that is extremely important in our home.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=personality
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=personality
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Personality
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=personality
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personality
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personality