Extraversion

[ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn]

/[ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Extraversion” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Tendenz, sich auf die Befriedigung zu konzentrieren, die von außerhalb des Selbst erhalten wird

Key facts for Extraversion
PropertyValue
HeadwordExtraversion
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Extraversion” sits in German frequency

Extraversion falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Extraversion is 12 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Tendenz, sich auf die Befriedigung zu konzentrieren, die von außerhalb des Selbst erhalten wird".

Extraversion has no tracked misspelling variants, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Extraversion, spelled E-X-T-R-A-V-E-R-S-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Tendenz, sich auf die Befriedigung zu konzentrieren, die von außerhalb des Selbst erhalten wird

Synonyms

Persönlichkeitsmerkmal

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Extraversion"?
"Extraversion" is spelled E-X-T-R-A-V-E-R-S-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn].
What does "Extraversion" mean?
As a noun, "Extraversion" means: Tendenz, sich auf die Befriedigung zu konzentrieren, die von außerhalb des Selbst erhalten wird
How do you pronounce "Extraversion"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Extraversion" is [ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Extraversion" come from?
"Extraversion" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Extraversion”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is E-X-T-R-A-V-E-R-S-I-O-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɛkstʁavɛʁˈzi̯oːn] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list