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- [im-pur-suh-nl]
- /ɪmˈpɜr sə nl/
- /ɪmˈpɜː.sən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pur-suh-nl]
- /ɪmˈpɜr sə nl/
Definitions of impersonal word
- adjective impersonal not personal; without reference or connection to a particular person: an impersonal remark. 1
- adjective impersonal having no personality; devoid of human character or traits: an impersonal deity. 1
- adjective impersonal lacking human emotion or warmth: an impersonal manner. 1
- adjective impersonal Grammar. (of a verb) having only third person singular forms and rarely if ever accompanied by an expressed subject, as Latin pluit “it is raining,” or regularly accompanied by an empty subject word, as English to rain in It is raining. (of a pronoun or pronominal reference) indefinite, as French on “one.”. 1
- noun impersonal Grammar. an impersonal verb or pronoun. 1
- noun impersonal Not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings. 1
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Origin of impersonal
First appearance:
before 1510 One of the 26% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word impersōnālis, dating back to 1510-20. See im-2, personal
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Parts of speech for Impersonal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impersonal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impersonal
adj impersonal
- abstract — An abstract idea or way of thinking is based on general ideas rather than on real things and events.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- remote — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
- detached — Someone who is detached is not personally involved in something or has no emotional interest in it.
- businesslike — If you describe someone as businesslike, you mean that they deal with things in an efficient way without wasting time.
adjective impersonal
- measured — ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile.
- careful — If you are careful, you give serious attention to what you are doing, in order to avoid harm, damage, or mistakes. If you are careful to do something, you make sure that you do it.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- colourless — Something that is colourless has no colour at all.
- emotionless — Not showing any emotion; unemotional.
Antonyms for impersonal
adj impersonal
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- informal — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
- personable — of pleasing personal appearance; handsome or comely; attractive.
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