Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

solipsism

/ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.11 in modern English

Syllables: solip-sism
IPA: /ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Subjective idealism also leads infallibly to solipsism, since if everything is in 'my' imagination there is no ground for belief in the existence of other subjects."
"The solipsism that too frequently infects high commands has no place on a battlefield."
"Self-mythology has always been part of The Darkness’ shtick, but here Hawkins and crew forget to back it up with music catchy enough to transcend the solipsism."

Etymology

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

Word Breakdown

Suffix: ism

Usage

Inflected Forms

solipsisms (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

solipsistic solipsistically solipsist

Synonyms

individualism egocentricity me-firstism self-obsession egoism egomism hoggery interestedness philauty porkishness selfhood selfishness

Questions

How do you pronounce solipsism?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/.
What does solipsism mean?: The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
Where does solipsism come from?: From Latin sōlus (“alone”) + ipse (“self”) + -ism.

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