(n) the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual, Example: their different reactions reflected their very different personalities; it is his nature to help others
(n) a questionnaire that is supposed to yield a description of a person's personality traits, Syn.personality assessment, Example: a personality inventory is a direct test of personality, as contrasted with a projective test
n.; pl.Personalities [ Cf. F. personnalité. Cf. Personality. ] 1. That which constitutes distinction of person; the externally evident aspects of the character or behavior of a person; individuality. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
Personality is individuality existing in itself, but with a nature as a ground. Coleridge. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Sharp personalities were exchanged. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Law) That quality of a law which concerns the condition, state, and capacity of persons. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. A person who is famous or notable; a celebrity. [ PJC ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
