n, pl  -ties  1  :  the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual esp. in relationships with others  2 a  :  the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional tendencies  b  :  the organization of the individual's distinguishing character traits, attitudes, or habits .
 
   
 
Similar sounding terms:  pre·se·nil·i·ty 
 
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