personality

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(pĕr″sŏn-al′ĭt-ē)

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[L. personalitas]
The unique organization of traits, characteristics, and modes of behavior of a person, setting that person apart from others and at the same time determining how others react to him or her.
SEE: personality test

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[L. personalitas]
The unique organization of traits, characteristics, and modes of behavior of a person, setting that person apart from others and at the same time determining how others react to him or her.
SEE: personality test

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