self-absorption

self-ab·sorp·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [self ab-sawrp-shuh n, -zawrp-]
- /sɛlf æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp-/
- /self əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self ab-sawrp-shuh n, -zawrp-]
- /sɛlf æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp-/

Definitions of self-absorption word

noun self-absorption preoccupation with oneself or one's own affairs. 1
noun self-absorption preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of others or the outside world 0
noun self-absorption the process in which some of the radiation emitted by a material is absorbed by the material itself 0
noun self-absorption absorption in one's own interests, affairs, etc. 0
noun self-absorption the absorption of radiation by the substance emitting the radiation 0

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Origin of self-absorption

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65

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Parts of speech for Self-absorption

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-absorption popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for self-absorption

noun self-absorption

conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
heart-searching — a thorough examination of one's feelings and motives; a self-examination of one's conscience.
immodesty — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
introspection — observation or examination of one's own mental and emotional state, mental processes, etc.; the act of looking within oneself.
introversion — the act of introverting or the state of being introverted.

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