extrovert
UK[ˈekstrəvɜːt]US[ˈekstrəvɜːrt]
n
a person who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people
adj
having a personality that is active and confident, and that enjoys being with other people
Morpheme Breakdown
extra
vert
extra
outside
vert
turn
Etymology
the term 'extrovert' is a modern psychological construct built from classical latin components. it is formed from the latin prefix 'extra-', meaning "outside" or "beyond", combined with the root '-vert', derived from the latin verb 'vertere', meaning "to turn". the literal sense is "one who is turned outward". this formation was coined in the early 20th century, primarily through the work of psychologist carl jung, to describe a personality type whose interests and energies are directed outward towards the external world and social interaction, in contrast to the 'introvert' who is "turned inward". the word elegantly captures the conceptual direction of one's psychic energy using the spatial metaphor of turning.
Analysis
Structure: extra (outside) + vert (turn)
extra (latin origin, meaning "outside, beyond", a prefix indicating outward direction); vert (latin origin, from 'vertere', meaning "to turn", a root indicating direction or orientation)
Examples
she's a natural extrovert who thrives at large social gatherings.
his extrovert personality made him an excellent salesperson.
many people assume leaders must be extroverts, but introverts can be equally effective.