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ex·tro·ver·sion

also ex·tra·ver·sion (ĕk′strə-vûr′zhən)
n.
1. Interest in or behavior directed toward others or one's environment rather than oneself.
2. A turning inside out, as of an organ or part.
ex′tro·ver′sive adj.
ex′tro·ver′sive·ly adv.
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Adj. 1. extroversive - directed outward; marked by interest in others or concerned with external reality
psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life
sociable - inclined to or conducive to companionship with others; "a sociable occasion"; "enjoyed a sociable chat"; "a sociable conversation"; "Americans are sociable and gregarious"
ambiversive - intermediate between introversive and extroversive
introversive, introvertive - directed inward; marked by interest in yourself or concerned with inner feelings
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