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personification

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Noun — A person or thing that perfectly represents a particular quality.

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Etymology

Built from "personify" plus the suffix "-ification."

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What does “personification” mean?

The word “personification” means a person or thing that perfectly represents a particular quality. In plain terms, giving human traits to something non-human, or being the perfect living example of a quality.

How do you pronounce “personification”?

“Personification” is pronounced p-sah-nuh-fuh-KAY-shuhn (/pɚˌsɑ.nə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “personification” in a sentence?

Here is “personification” used in a sentence: “The coach is the personification of patience.”

What part of speech is “personification”?

“Personification” is a noun.

How many meanings does “personification” have?

“Personification” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or thing that perfectly represents a particular quality.

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