First Known Use: 1789
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ego
noun \ˈē-(ˌ)gō also ˈe-\
: the opinion that you have about yourself
psychology : a part of the mind that senses and adapts to the real world
plural egos
Full Definition of EGO
1
: the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
2
a : egotism 2 b : self-esteem 1
3
: the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality — compare id, superego
— ego·less adjective
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Origin of EGO
New Latin, from Latin, I — more at i
Related to EGO
- Synonyms
- pride, pridefulness, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect
- Antonyms
- humbleness, humility, modesty
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ego
noun \ˈē-(ˌ)gō also ˈeg-(ˌ)ō\
plural egos
Medical Definition of EGO
1
: the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
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