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impersonal - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'impersonal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Impersonal [ a.]
- Not personal; not representing a person; not having personality.
2 . Impersonal [ n.]
- That which wants personality; specifically (Gram.), an impersonal verb.

Meaning of 'impersonal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . impersonal [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not relating to or responsive to individual persons
Example in sentence:
  • an impersonal corporation;
  • an impersonal remark
2 . impersonal [ s]
Meaning (2):
- having no personal preference
Example in sentence:
  • a neutral observer;
  • impersonal criticism