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split personality
noun
: a condition in which a person behaves in two very different ways at different times
Full Definition of SPLIT PERSONALITY
1
a : schizophrenia —not used technically b : multiple personality disorder —not used technically
2
: a dual nature or character <a city with a split personality>
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First Known Use of SPLIT PERSONALITY
1919
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split personality
noun
Medical Definition of SPLIT PERSONALITY
1
: schizophrenia—not used technically
2
: multiple personality disorder—not used technically
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