Type a personality
type A personality definition
A temperament marked by excessive competitiveness and ambition, an obsession with accomplishing tasks quickly, little time for self-reflection, and a strong need to control situations.
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adjective, Psychology. 1. of or relating to a pattern of behavior characterized by an unhurried, patient, tolerant manner, an ability to relax easily, and amiability, and possibly associated with a decreased risk of heart disease. 2. of or relating to a person who exhibits Type B behavior.
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noun 1. (on a typewriter or some computer printers) one of a series of thin metal bars containing type and actuated by the keyboard or computer signal. noun 1. one of the bars in a typewriter that carry the type and are operated by keys
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noun 1. a compartmental tray for storing printer’s type
- Typecast
verb (used with object), typecast, typecasting. Theater. 1. to cast (a performer) in a role that requires characteristics of physique, manner, personality, etc., similar to those possessed by the performer. 2. to cast (a performer) repeatedly in a kind of role closely patterned after that of the actor’s previous successes. 3. to stereotype: He realizes […]