Definition of Extraversion

1. Noun. (psychology) an extroverted disposition; concern with what is outside the self.

Exact synonyms: Extroversion
Specialized synonyms: Outwardness
Generic synonyms: Sociability, Sociableness
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Antonyms: Ambiversion, Introversion

Definition of Extraversion

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

Definition of Extraversion

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of extroversion) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Extraversion

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Extraversion

1. A state in which attention is largely directed outward from the self. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extraversion

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extraversion (current term)
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Literary usage of Extraversion

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Reconfiguration of Political Order in Africa: A Case Study of North Kivu by Denis M. Tull (2005)
"727 The effectiveness of extraversion strategies is contingent on the ability of local actors to respond to the discourses promoted by external actors. ..."

2. The Information Universe: Issues in Informing Science and Information by Informing Science Institute, Eli Cohen, Ed. (2006)
"Eysenck Cattell's five Neuroticism extraversion MBTI higher-order factors Neuroticism Anxiety extraversion extraversion extraversion-Introversion ..."

3. Reducing the Health Consequences of Smoking: 25 Years of Progress: A Report by DIANE Publishing Company, C. Everett Koop, M.D. (1995)
"More recent work by Cherry and Kiernan (1976, 1978) found that neuroticism and extraversion measured at age 16 were positively related to smoking status at ..."

4. Collected Papers on the Psychology of Phantasy by Constance Ellen Long (1921)
"The child in question belonged to the introverted type, and was forced into excessive extraversion, and fell between two stools. The wisdom of the teacher ..."

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