solipsistic — characterized by the belief that only one's own mind and experiences are real or that one's own perspective is the only valid one
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: characterized by the belief that only one's own mind and experiences are real or that one's own perspective is the only valid one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɑːləpˈsɪstɪk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so solipsistic that he thinks the Wi-Fi only slows down when HE is using it.
- Teenagers often go through a solipsistic phase where they believe the entire universe revolves around their social media posts.
- The philosopher's solipsistic argument claimed that nothing exists outside of his own mind—which made debating with him pretty pointless.
solipsistic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsɑːləpˈsɪstɪk/]
characterized by the belief that only one's own mind and experiences are real or that one's own perspective is the only valid one
His solipsistic worldview makes him believe only his own mind truly exists.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'solus' (alone) + 'ipse' (self), originally coined as a philosophical term meaning that only one's own mind can be known to exist.
Breakdown
sol- (alone) + ips- (self) + -istic (adjective suffix, relating to)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is so solipsistic that he thinks the Wi-Fi only slows down when HE is using it.”
“Teenagers often go through a solipsistic phase where they believe the entire universe revolves around their social media posts.”
“The philosopher's solipsistic argument claimed that nothing exists outside of his own mind—which made debating with him pretty pointless.”
“Living in a solipsistic bubble, she never considered how her decisions affected her family.”
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