Meaning & use
extroversion
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a personality trait characterized by being outgoing, sociable, and energized by interaction with others.
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Her extroversion made her the natural choice to lead the team's presentations.
Psychologists measure extroversion as one of the major dimensions of personality.
A note on using this word
Extroversion, also spelled 'extraversion' in psychology, is one of the 'Big Five' personality traits, existing on a spectrum rather than as a strict either/or category.
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outgoingnesssociability
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