egocentric

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or centered on the self.

  - "His actions were completely egocentric."
  - "The artist created an egocentric masterpiece, focusing solely on her own experiences."

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Synonyms

self-minded

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Variants

List of all variants of egocentric that leads to same result
egocentric , egocentrically , egocentricities , egocentricity , egocentrics

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Etymology

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From Greek 'egō' (I) + 'kentrikos' (centre).

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Trivia

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1. Egocentrism is a common developmental trait in young children.

2. The term 'egocentric' was first used in psychology by Lev Vygotsky in the early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. narcissism: Both egocentric and narcissistic individuals have an inflated sense of self-importance, but egocentricity primarily refers to being self-centered, while narcissism includes a grandiosity and need for admiration.

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Culture

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In psychology, egocentrism refers to a developmental stage where a child's perspective is limited to their own experiences and needs. In literature, egocentric characters are self-absorbed and focused on their own desires.

How to Memorize "egocentric"

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   - Visualize a person in the center of a circle, representing their self-centeredness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone who is always talking about themselves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'E' in egocentric stands for 'Ego' and the 'C' for 'Centric'.

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