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Webster 1913 Edition

Egotism

E′go-tism

(?; 277)
,
Noun.
[L.
ego
I + ending
-tism
for
-ism
, prob. influenced by other English words in
-tism
fr. the Greek, where t is not part of the ending, as
baptism
. See
Egoism
.]
The practice of too frequently using the word I; hence, a speaking or writing overmuch of one’s self; self-exaltation; self-praise; the act or practice of magnifying one's self or parading one's own doings. The word is also used in the sense of egoism.
Syn. –
Egotism
,
Self-conceit
,
Vanity
,
Egoism
. Self-conceit is an overweening opinion of one's talents, capacity, attractions, etc.; egotism is the acting out of self-conceit, or self-importance, in words and exterior conduct; vanity is inflation of mind arising from the idea of being thought highly of by others. It shows itself by its eagerness to catch the notice of others. Egoism is a state in which the feelings are concentrated on one's self. Its expression is egotism.

Webster 1828 Edition

Egotism

E'GOTISM

,
Noun.
[L. ego.] Primarily, the practice of too frequently using the word I. Hence, a speaking or writing much of one's self; self-praise; self-commendation; the act or practice of magnifying one's self, or making one's self of importance.
A deplorable egotism of character.

Definition 2024

egotism

egotism

English

Noun

egotism ‎(usually uncountable, plural egotisms)

  1. A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
  2. A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
  3. Egoism.
  4. (countable) The result or product of being egoistic.

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External links

  • egotism in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • egotism in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

Etymology

From Latin ego ‎(“I”) + -t- + -ism

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