solipsism

 
Pronunciation: /ˈsɒlɪpsɪz(ə)m/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the view or theory that the self is all that can be known to exist.
  • the quality of being self-centred or selfish.

Derivatives

solipsist

noun

solipsistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɪstɪk/
adjective

solipsistically

Pronunciation: /-ˈsɪstɪk(ə)li/
adverb

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin solus 'alone' + ipse 'self' + -ism