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personality

[ pur-suh-nal-i-tee ]

noun

plural personalities.
  1. the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others:

    He has a pleasing personality.

  2. a person as an embodiment of a collection of qualities:

    He is a curious personality.

  3. Psychology.
    1. the sum total of the physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of an individual.
    2. the organized pattern of behavioral characteristics of the individual.
  4. the quality of being a person; existence as a self-conscious human being; personal identity.
  5. the essential character of a person.
  6. something apprehended as reflective of or analogous to a distinctive human personality, as the atmosphere of a place or thing:

    This house has a warm personality.

  7. a famous, notable, or prominent person; celebrity.
  8. application or reference to a particular person or particular persons, often in disparagement or hostility.
  9. a disparaging or offensive statement referring to a particular person:

    The political debate deteriorated into personalities.



personality

/ ËŒ±èɜ˲õəˈ²Ôæ±ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. psychol the sum total of all the behavioural and mental characteristics by means of which an individual is recognized as being unique
  2. the distinctive character of a person that makes him socially attractive

    a salesman needs a lot of personality

  3. a well-known person in a certain field, such as sport or entertainment
  4. a remarkable person

    the old fellow is a real personality

  5. the quality of being a unique person
  6. the distinctive atmosphere of a place or situation
  7. often plural a personal remark
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

personality

  1. The pattern of feelings, thoughts, and activities that distinguishes one person from another.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of personality1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English personalite, from Middle French, from Late Latin ±è±ð°ù²õŲÔÄå±ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ, from Latin ±è±ð°ù²õŲÔÄå±ô(¾±²õ) personal + -¾±³ÙÄå²õ -ity
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All this is the context and in part the explanation for the political tussles playing out and the personalities at the centre of them.

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Insiders have claimed personality clashes and tensions around leadership had added to Sentebale's challenges - and the watchdog is likely to hear financial concerns from some of those formerly involved with running the charity.

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Some even wonder if the provocative television personality, Cyril Hanouna, might become a serious political force on the right of French politics.

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I prefer to be with actors who bring their personality and perspective, who aren’t afraid to be silly and also think fast and talk fast.

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