egoistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Self-centered, concerned primarily with one's own interests; having or showing an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

  - "He is an egoistic person who only thinks about himself."
  - "The egoistic artist creates works that reflect his own desires and needs."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with egoistic
narcissistic , patricistic , hystericistic

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Variants

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egoist , egoistic , egoistical , egoistically , egoists , egoistic hedonism , egoistic hedonisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'egō' meaning 'I' and '-ikos' meaning 'pertaining to'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ego' comes from the Latin word 'egō', which means 'I'.

2. Egoism is a philosophical position that has been debated for centuries, with proponents arguing that it is a natural and necessary part of human nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Selfishness: A closely related concept to egoism, referring to a focus on one's own interests at the expense of others.

2. Narcissism: A psychological condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with one's own self-image and needs.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'egoistic' is often used to describe characters who are self-centered or have an excessive sense of self-importance. In philosophy, egoism refers to the belief that an individual's self-interest is the most important thing.

How to Memorize "egoistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a large ego, imagining themselves at the center of attention and thinking only of their own needs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'egoistic' with the image of a self-centered person or the idea of putting one's own interests first.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ego Is Me' to remember the meaning of 'egoistic'.

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