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EXTROVERSION
extraversion, extroversion
(noun) (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
extroversion (usually uncountable, plural extroversions)
The state or quality of being extroverted or an extrovert, particularly:
(religion, obsolete) Consideration of the material world as an aid to spiritual insight.
(medicine) The condition of being inside out, especially in relation to the bladder.
(informal psychology) A personality orientation towards others and things outside oneself; behavior expressing such orientation.
Usage notes
Technical papers in psychology overwhelmingly prefer the form extraversion used by Carl Jung, although the variant extroversion is more common in general use.
Synonyms
• (medicine): exstrophy
• (psychology): sociability
Antonyms
• (psychology): introversion
Source: Wiktionary
Ex`tro*ver"sion, n. Etym: [See Extrorse.]
Definition: The condition of being turned wrong side out; as, extroversion of the bladder. Dunglison.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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