noun
egotism
Egotism (noun) means a tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
noun
1
A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
2
A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
3
The result or product of being egoistic.
4
Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).
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Etymology
From Latin ego (“I”) + -t- (perhaps modelled on dogmatism, despotism, idiotism) + -ism.
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What is the meaning of egotism?
"egotism" (noun) means a tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
What are the different meanings of egotism?
"egotism" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tendency to talk excessively about oneself; 2. A belief that one is superior to or more important than others; 3. The result or product of being egoistic.