Extraversion

created by Webster 1913
(idea) by Kevlou (4 y) (print)   (I like it!) Thu Aug 29 2002 at 21:01:34
A Myers-Briggs personality trait. People with this trait tend to focus on the world around them, needing to experience life. The trait's opposite is Introversion, indicating someone much quieter and more contemplative. Extraverts need to be with people, introverts need time alone.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:34:29

Ex`tra*ver"sion (?), n. [Pref. extra + L. vertere, versum, to turn: cf. F. extraversion.]

The act of throwing out; the state of being turned or thrown out.

[Obs.]

Boyle.

 

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