personification
Personification (noun) means a person or thing that perfectly represents a particular quality. Example: “The coach is the personification of patience.”
How to use personification
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiving human traits to something non-human, or being the perfect living example of a quality.
Word forms
personifications plural
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The coach is the _____ of patience.
Etymology
Built from "personify" plus the suffix "-ification."
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Frequently asked questions
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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