Ego

ē′gō, n. the ' I ,' that which is conscious and thinks.— ns. E′gōism ( phil. ), the doctrine that we have proof of nothing but our own existence: ( ethics ), the theory of self-interest as the principle of morality: selfishne ; E′gōist , one who holds the doctrine of egoism: one who thinks and speaks too much of himself.— adjs. Egōist′ic , -al , pertaining to or manifesting egoism.— ns. Egō′ity , the e ential element of the ego; E′gōtheism , the deification of self.— v.i. E′gotise , to talk much of one's self.— ns. E′gotism , a frequent use of the pronoun I: speaking much of one's self: self-exaltation; E′gotist , one full of egotism.— adjs. Egotist′ic , -al , showing egotism: self-important: conceited.— adv. Egotist′ically . [L. ego , I.]