SOLIPSISM


Meaning of SOLIPSISM in English

[ 'sɒlɪpsɪz(ə)m ]

■ noun

1》 the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist.

2》 self-centredness or selfishness.

Derivatives

solipsist noun

solipsistic adjective

solipsistically adverb

Origin

C19: from L. solus 'alone' + ipse 'self' + -ism .

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