ambivert
|am-bi-vert|
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/ˈæmbɪˌvɜrt/
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/ˈæmbɪˌvɜːt/
balanced personality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambivert' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ambi-' meaning 'both' and 'vertere' meaning 'to turn'.
Historical Evolution
'ambi-' combined with 'vertere' in Latin to form 'ambivert', which was adopted into English in the 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who turns both ways', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person with both introvert and extrovert traits'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person whose personality has a balance of extrovert and introvert features.
As an ambivert, she enjoys social gatherings but also values her alone time.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 13:36