Definition of Ego

1. Noun. An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others.

Exact synonyms: Egotism, Self-importance
Generic synonyms: Pride, Pridefulness
Derivative terms: Egotist, Egotistic, Self-important

2. Noun. Your consciousness of your own identity.
Exact synonyms: Self
Generic synonyms: Consciousness
Specialized synonyms: Anima

3. Noun. (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind.
Category relationships: Analysis, Depth Psychology, Psychoanalysis
Generic synonyms: Brain, Head, Mind, Nous, Psyche

Definition of Ego

1. n. The conscious and permanent subject of all psychical experiences, whether held to be directly known or the product of reflective thought; -- opposed to non-ego.

Definition of Ego

1. Noun. the self, especially with a sense of self-importance ¹

2. Noun. (psychology Freudian) the most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ego

1. the conscious self [n EGOS]

Medical Definition of Ego

1. Origin: L, I] The conscious and permanent subject of all psychical experiences, whether held to be directly known or the product of reflective thought; opposed to non-ego. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ego

eglandulous
eglantine
eglantines
eglatere
eglateres
eglestonite
eglin C
egling
eglings
eglog
eglogs
eglomerate
eglomise
egma
egmas
ego (current term)
ego-
ego-alien
ego-dystonic
ego-ideal
ego-syntonic
ego analysis
ego ideal
ego identity
ego surfing
ego trip
egobronchophony
egocast

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