multiple personality

ˈmʌltɪpl̩ ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti

multiple personalities

Definition of multiple personality - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

mental health

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mental disorder with two or more separate personalities

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She was diagnosed with multiple personality after the evaluation.
The film explores a character with multiple personality.
Therapists discussed treatment for multiple personality.

dissociative identity disorder

split personality

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Expressions with multiple personality

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multiple personality disorder

dissociative identity disorder with multiple distinct identities

She was diagnosed with multiple personality disorder.

Expressions with multiple

multiple factors

various reasons influencing an outcome

Multiple factors led to the team's victory.

multiple-choice

adj.

offering options to select the correct one

She prefers multiple-choice over essay questions.

multiple use

use of one thing for several different purposes or activities

The community center was designed for multiple use by local groups.

multiple birth

birth with more than one baby

She experienced a multiple birth with twins.

multiple orgasm

two or more orgasms in quick succession

She experienced a multiple orgasm during their intimate moment.

multiple-entry

adj.

allowing more than one entry or access

She applied for a multiple-entry visa.

Expressions with personality

magnetic personality

charming and attractive nature

She has a magnetic personality that draws people to her.

electric personality

very lively and exciting character

She has an electric personality that lights up the room.

personality type

category of individuals defined by recurring trait patterns

INTJ is one personality type in the Myers-Briggs system.

personality clash

conflict due to incompatible personalities

Their teamwork failed due to a personality clash.

strong personality

distinctive traits that make someone influential

His strong personality made him a natural leader.

television personality

individual recognized for their TV presence

The television personality was invited to many talk shows.

addictive personality

personality type likely to develop addictions to things

He has an addictive personality and struggles with habits.

personality development

process of improving personal traits and behaviors

Personality development is crucial for career growth.

sparkling personality

person who is full of energy and charm

His sparkling personality makes him the life of the party.

anal personality

personality overly concerned with order and detail

Her anal personality makes her a perfectionist at work.

Terms with multiple personality included in their meaning

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MPD

acr.

acr: multiple personality disorder

condition where a person has two or more personalities

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French:trouble de la personnalité multiple, ...
German:multiple Persönlichkeitsstörung, ...
Italian:disturbo dissociativo dell'identità, ...
Spanish:personalidad múltiple, ...
Portuguese:personalidade múltipla, ...
Chinese:多重人格障碍, ...
Japanese:多重人格, ...
Arabic:تَعَدُّد الشَّخْصِيّات, ...
Hebrew:אִישִׁיּוּת מְרוּבָּה, ...
Russian:множественная личность, ...
Ukrainian:роздвоєння особистості, ...
Hindi:मल्टीपल पर्सनैलिटी डिसऑर्डर, ...
Bengali:বহু ব্যক্তিত্ব, ...
Catalan:trastorn de personalitat múltiple, ...
Czech:disociativní porucha identity, ...
Danish:multipel personlighedsforstyrrelse, ...
Dutch:meervoudige persoonlijkheid, ...
Greek:διαταραχή πολλαπλής προσωπικότητας, ...
Hungarian:többszörös személyiségzavar, ...
Khmer:ជំងឺបុគ្គលិកលក្ខណៈច្រើន, ...
Korean:다중인격장애, ...
Persian:اختلال چندشخصیتی, ...
Polish:osobowość mnoga, ...
Portuguese (BR):transtorno de múltiplas personalidades, ...
Romanian:personalitate multiplă, ...
Swedish:multipel personlighetsstörning, ...
Thai:โรคหลายบุคลิก, ...
Turkish:çoklu kimlik, ...
Vietnamese:rối loạn đa nhân cách, ...

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