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- [sol-ip-siz-uh m]
- /ˈsɒl ɪpˌsɪz əm/
- /ˈsɒl.ɪp.sɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sol-ip-siz-uh m]
- /ˈsɒl ɪpˌsɪz əm/
Definitions of solipsism word
- noun solipsism Philosophy. the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist. 1
- noun solipsism extreme preoccupation with and indulgence of one's feelings, desires, etc.; egoistic self-absorption. 1
- noun solipsism the extreme form of scepticism which denies the possibility of any knowledge other than of one's own existence 0
- noun solipsism the theory that the self can be aware of nothing but its own experiences and states 0
- noun solipsism the theory that nothing exists or is real but the self 0
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Origin of solipsism
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; sol(i)-1 + Latin ips(e) self + -ism
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Parts of speech for Solipsism
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solipsism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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noun solipsism
- introspection — observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
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