noun pl. personalities -·ties

1. the quality or fact of being a person
2. the quality or fact of being a particular person; personal identity; individuality
3. 1. habitual patterns and qualities of behavior of any individual as expressed by physical and mental activities and attitudes; distinctive individual qualities of a person, considered collectively
   2. the complex of qualities and characteristics seen as being distinctive to a group, nation, place, etc.
4. 1. the sum of such qualities seen as being capable of making, or likely to make, a favorable impression on other people
   2. Informal personal attractiveness; engaging manner or qualities
5. a person; specif.,
   1. a notable person; personage
   2. a person known for appearances on TV, radio, etc.
6. remarks, usually of an offensive or disparaging nature, aimed at or referring to a person

Etymology: ME personalite < LL personalitas < personalis, personal