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語源

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

発音

• IPA: /ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/

名詞

solipsism (countable and uncountable, plural solipsisms)

1. (literally, philosophy) The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.

   Synonym: individualism (fourth sense)

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

   Synonyms: egocentricity, me-firstism, self-obsession; see also Thesaurus:selfishness

   • 2011, Bing West, No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah:

     The solipsism that too frequently infects high commands has no place on a battlefield.

   • 2012 August 21, Jason Heller, “The Darkness: Hot Cakes (Music Review)”, in The Onion AV Club‎:

     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.

   1. (euphemistic) Masturbation.

      Synonyms: onanism, self-pleasure; see also Thesaurus:masturbation

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