personal

Meanings

• Adjective

  Relating to or being an individual person.

  - "John is a personal friend of mine."
  - "The personal belongings of the deceased were donated to charity."

• Adjective

  Of or concerning the private life or feelings of individuals.

  - "Personal matters should be kept confidential."
  - "The novel explores the personal struggles of its characters."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1231893"

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Synonyms

personally

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with personal
ternal , ternal , ternal , fernal , ternal , vernal

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Variants

List of all variants of personal that leads to same result
personal , personals , personal computer , personal computers , personal digital assistant , personal digital assistants , personal effects , personal equation , personal equations , personal foul , personal fouls , personal pronoun , personal pronouns , personal properties , personal property , personal protection equipment , personal protective equipment

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'persona' meaning 'mask' or 'character' in a play.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'personal computer' was coined in the 1970s to refer to a computer designed for individual use.

2. In ancient Rome, a 'persona' was a mask worn by actors to portray different characters.

3. The term 'personal best' in sports refers to an athlete's best performance in a particular event.

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Related Concepts

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1. Identity: The set of characteristics by which a person or thing is recognizably distinct.

2. Individualism: The political and social doctrine that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual.

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Culture

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The term 'personal' has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and philosophy to explore the individual's identity, experiences, and emotions. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground,' the protagonist's monologues delve into the depths of his personal feelings and thoughts.

How to Memorize "personal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding their belongings close to their chest, symbolizing the concept of personal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'personal' with the idea of an individual's unique identity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Personal is P for Private' to help remember the meaning.

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