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In the process of classifying 4 145 adjectives carried out independently by 6 experts, the German classification system including 5 main categories (1. Disposition, 2. Temporary conditions, 3. Social and reputational aspects, 4. Overt characteristics and appearance, 5. Terms of limited utility) was used. Each of the main categories included 2-4 sub-categories, i.e., 13 subcategories in total. From among the personality relevant adjectives, the evaluating terms (3c), terms describing the temperament and character traits (1a), and terms characterising emotions, inner states and readiness to reactions (2a) were the most numerous ones. Terms expressing activities and behavioral states (2c), social effects (3b), roles and relationships (3a) occurred most rarely in the list of adjectives. The reliability and stability of classification was determined, too. The results obtained were compared with the results of the German taxonomy. In further phase of the research project, 366 adjectives enlisted by the majority of experts into the category of Dispositions will be analysed in more detail.