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egoistical

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e⋅go⋅is⋅tic

  [ee-goh-is-tik, eg-oh-]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to or of the nature of egoism.
2. being centered in or preoccupied with oneself and the gratification of one's own desires; self-centered (opposed to altruistic ).
Also, e⋅go⋅is⋅ti⋅cal.

Origin:
1825–35; egoist + -ic

Related forms:
e⋅go⋅is⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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e·go·ist   (ē'gō-ĭst, ěg'ō-)   
n.  

  1. One devoted to one's own interests and advancement; an egocentric person.

  2. An egotist.

  3. An adherent of egoism.

e'go·is'tic, e'go·is'ti·cal adj., e'go·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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