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extraversion

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən/

KK: /ɛkstrəˈvɜrʒən/

noun
Definition

A personality trait characterized by being outgoing, social, and enjoying the company of others.


Example

Her extraversion makes her the life of the party, always engaging with everyone around her.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was reading about personality traits and found out that extraversion is really interesting.
Sloth B
Yeah, I’ve heard that people with high extraversion tend to be more social.
Sloth A
Exactly! I think it explains why some people love parties while others prefer quiet nights in.
Sloth B
For sure! I can relate more to introversion myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
outgoing
sociability
gregariousness
Antonyms
introversion
reservedness
shyness
Root Explanation

Extraversion → It is formed from "extra-" (meaning outside) and "versio" (from "vertere", meaning to turn). The word describes a personality trait characterized by turning outward towards the external world and social interactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'extra-' meaning 'outside' and 'versio' meaning 'turning' — this helps you remember that extraversion is about turning outward towards others.

Visually Confused Words
traversion
dextroversion
transversion
retroversion
traversing
perversion
eversion
contraversion
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