extroversion Meaning & Definition
What Does Extroversion Mean?
Extroversion is a noun that means The state or quality of being extroverted or an extrovert, particularly: Consideration of the material world as an aid to spiritual insight. The condition of being inside out, especially in relation to the bladder. A personality orientation towards others and things outside oneself; behavior expressing such orientation. It can also mean Consideration of the material world as an aid to spiritual insight.
Extroversion in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | exstrophy and sociability |
| Antonyms | introversion and ambiversion |
| Plural | extroversions |
Extroversion Definition (Noun)
- The state or quality of being extroverted or an extrovert, particularly: Consideration of the material world as an aid to spiritual insight. The condition of being inside out, especially in relation to the bladder. A personality orientation towards others and things outside oneself; behavior expressing such orientation.
- Consideration of the material world as an aid to spiritual insight.
- The condition of being inside out, especially in relation to the bladder.
- A personality orientation towards others and things outside oneself; behavior expressing such orientation.
Synonyms of Extroversion
Extroversion synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Extroversion
Extroversion in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
extroversion (usually uncountable, plural extroversions)
Origin of Extroversion
From extro- + -version. As a variant of extraversion, popularized in psychology by Phyllis Blanchard's use of the (then nonstandard) spelling extrovert in her publication "Psycho-Analytic Study of August Comte" (1918).
Frequently Asked Questions About Extroversion
What part of speech is extroversion?
Extroversion is a noun.
What is another word for extroversion?
You can replace extroversion with words such as exstrophy and sociability. See the full list of extroversion synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of extroversion?
Words opposite in meaning to extroversion are introversion and ambiversion.
What is the plural of extroversion?
The plural of extroversion is extroversions.