enneagram

American  

[en-ee-uh-gram] / ˈɛn i əˌgræm /

noun

1. a usually regular star-shaped geometric figure with nine points and nine sides, especially one made by connecting every second or every fourth point of a nonagon.

2. Usually Enneagram a system of personality typing that uses such a figure to illustrate the interconnections among nine basic types associated with the star's nine points.

   As a "1" on the Enneagram, I tend toward perfectionism.

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Etymology

Origin of enneagram

First recorded in 1850–55; ennea- ( def. ) + -gram ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Some of these are more grounded in folk wisdom than others — say, zodiac sign versus Myers-Briggs type — while others are purported to based in psychology, such as enneagram type or love language.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2022

Judging from the popularity of personality tests such as the enneagram or the Myers-Briggs test, and of genetic testing companies such as 23andMe, it seems like people are searching for their "authentic selves."

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

In Slate Plus, the hosts talk with writer and enneagram counselor Jacob Rubin about their enneagrams.

From Slate • Nov. 11, 2020

Each sandwich was numbered, so people simply responded with their number like it was some kind of bread-wrapped enneagram test.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2020

Just recently, one human resources director ran a workshop for Arnold’s team on a personality test called the enneagram, and Arnold learned that she’s a “number six.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2019