SOLIPSISM


Meaning of SOLIPSISM in English

— solipsismal , adj. — solipsist , n. , adj. — solipsistic /sol'ip sis"tik/ , adj.

/sol"ip siz'euhm/ , n.

1. Philos. the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist.

2. extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption.

[ 1880-85; SOL(I)- 1 + L ips ( e ) self + -ISM ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .