personal
Translation
personal, private, individual
Examples
This is my personal opinion.
This is my personal opinion.
Please keep your personal items safe.
Please keep your personal items safe.
He took a personal interest in my work.
He took a personal interest in my work.
Grammar Patterns
personal ((noun)) relating to or belonging to a particular person This is my personal opinion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: private, individual; Antonyms: public, general
Etymology
From Latin 'personalis', meaning 'of or belonging to a person'. It is the adjective form of the noun 'person'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as anything related to a 'person'. A 'personal computer' (PC) is a computer for one person's use.