solipsist
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ɪpˌsɪz noun
1.
Philosophy. 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.
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solipsism (ˈsɒlɪpˌsɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| philosophy the extreme form of scepticism which denies the possibility of any knowledge other than of one's own existence | |
| [C19: from Latin sōlus alone + ipse self] | |
| 'solipsist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| solip'sistic | |
| —adj | |
| solipsism (ˈsɒlɪpˌsɪzəm) | |
| —n | |
| philosophy the extreme form of scepticism which denies the possibility of any knowledge other than of one's own existence | |
| [C19: from Latin sōlus alone + ipse self] | |
| 'solipsist | |
| —n, —adj | |
| solip'sistic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
solipsism
1874, coined from L. solus "alone" + ipse "self." The view or theory that self is the only object of real knowledge or the only thing that is real.
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
solipsism [(sol-uhp-siz-uhm, soh-luhp-siz-uhm)]The belief that all reality is just one's own imagining of reality, and that one's self is the only thing that exists.
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Example sentences
For he was a solipsist who did not share the screen easily with anyone.
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