extroverted
UK[ˈekstrəvɜːtɪd]US[ˈekstrəvɜːrtɪd]
adj
outgoing and socially confident; deriving energy from interaction with others.
adj
(psychology) characterized by a focus on the external world and social interaction.
Morpheme Breakdown
extro
vert
ed
extro
outward
vert
turn
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'extroverted' is a modern psychological term constructed from latin elements. the prefix 'extro-' is a variant of 'extra-', meaning "outside" or "beyond," combined with the root 'vert-', from the latin verb 'vertere,' meaning "to turn." the literal sense is "turned outward." this formation was modeled after the earlier word 'introverted,' with 'extro-' serving as the direct opposite of 'intro-' (inward). the term was popularized in psychology by carl jung in the early 20th century to describe a personality type oriented toward the external world and social engagement, evolving from its literal spatial meaning to its current abstract psychological sense.
Analysis
Structure: extro (outward) + vert (turn) + ed (adjective suffix)
extro (latin, prefix meaning "outward" or "to the outside"); vert (latin, root meaning "to turn"); ed (english, suffix forming adjectives from verbs or nouns).
Examples
her extroverted personality makes her excellent at networking events.
although he seems quiet at work, he is quite extroverted among close friends.
the role requires someone who is extroverted and comfortable with public speaking.