Definition of SOLIPSISM

solipsism

Meanings

Plural: solipsisms

Noun

  • (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
  • The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
  • Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views or needs of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin sōlus (“alone”) + ipse (“self”) + -ism.

Synonyms

individualism

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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