Personal Definition
pûrsə-nəl
personals
adjective
Of or peculiar to a certain person; private; individual.
Webster's New World
Done, made, or performed in person.
A personal appearance.
American Heritage
Done in person or by oneself without the use of another person or outside agency.
A personal interview.
Webster's New World
Having to do with the character, personality, intimate affairs, conduct, etc. of a certain person.
A personal remark.
Webster's New World
Aimed pointedly at the most intimate aspects of a person, especially in a critical or hostile manner.
An uncalled-for, highly personal remark.
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noun
personals
A local news item about a person or persons.
Webster's New World
A short, personal communication placed as in a newspaper.
Webster's New World
A section of such advertisements, as in a newspaper.
Webster's New World
A classified advertisement placed for the purpose of seeking someone to date or have a personal relationship with.
Webster's New World
An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.
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Other Word Forms of Personal
Noun
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personalsOrigin of Personal
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From Middle English personal, personele, from Anglo-Norman personel, personal, personell, Old French personal, personel, from Late Latin persōnālis, equivalent to person + -al.
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