Extravertive

/ˌɛkstrəˈvɜrtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or promoting extraversion; having qualities that encourage or manifest outward-directed personality traits.

Etymology

From extravert + -ive (adjective suffix meaning tending to or characterized by). The -ive suffix comes from Latin -ivus and typically describes propensity or tendency.

Kelly Says

Both 'extraversive' and 'extravertive' exist, but they have subtle differences—'extraversive' describes the psychological state while 'extravertive' emphasizes the active tendency toward extraversion, like the difference between 'being' and 'becoming!'

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