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extroverted

|ex/tro/vert/ed|

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/ˈɛkstrəˌvɜrtɪd/

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/ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːtɪd/

(extrovert)

outgoing

Base FormPluralNounNounAdjectiveAdjectiveAdverb
extrovertextrovertsextroversionextravertextrovertedextrovertiveextrovertly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'extroverted' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'extra,' meaning 'outside,' and 'vertere,' meaning 'to turn.'

Historical Evolution

'extrovert' changed from the Latin word 'extrovertere' and eventually became the modern English word 'extrovert.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to turn outward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'outgoing and socially confident.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

outgoing and socially confident.

She is very extroverted and loves meeting new people.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41