ego

Meanings

• noun

  A part of the mind that perceives and thinks of itself as separate from the rest of the mind or body.

  - "The ego is the part of the mind that makes us feel unique and separate from others."
  - "In psychoanalysis, the ego represents our conscious thoughts and actions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ego
no , go , to , moe

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Variants

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ego , egoless , egos , ego ideal , ego ideals , ego trip , ego trips , ego-trip , ego-tripped , ego-tripper , ego-trippers , ego-tripping , ego-trips , alter ego , alter egos , et in Arcadia ego , massage someone's ego

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'egō' meaning 'I'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ego' was first popularized by Sigmund Freud in his psychoanalytic theory.

2. In some Eastern philosophies, the concept of 'ego' is seen as an illusion or a hindrance to enlightenment.

3. The ego is often represented as the executive function of the mind, managing and coordinating our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

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Related Concepts

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1. id: The id is the part of the psyche that represents our primitive and instinctual drives and desires.

2. superego: The superego is the part of the psyche that represents our moral and ethical standards and ideals.

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Culture

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In psychology and psychoanalysis, the ego is a crucial concept. It is the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and unconscious, and it plays a key role in our sense of identity and self-awareness. The term 'ego' has been extensively explored in literature, art, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "ego"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person looking in a mirror and pointing to themselves, saying 'I, ego, am me'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ego' with the word 'identity' or 'self'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'E Goes In' to remember the definition: 'Ego Goes In - I is the part of the mind that perceives and thinks of itself as separate from the rest of the mind or body'.

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