self-absorption

self-ab·sorbed

(sĕlf′əb-zôrbd′, -sôrbd′)adj. Excessively self-involved.

self′-ab·sorp′tion (-zôrp′shən, -sôrp′-) n.

self-absorption

n 1. preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of others or the outside world 2. (General Physics) physics the process in which some of the radiation emitted by a material is absorbed by the material itself

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Noun

self-absorption - preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything elsenavel-gazing, omphaloskepsis - literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorptionpreoccupation - an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

self-absorption

nounConcern only for oneself:egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egomania, self-centeredness, self-involvement, selfishness.

self-absorption

Physics the process in which some of the radiation emitted by a material is absorbed by the material itself

self-absorption

See synchrotron emission.

self-absorption

[¦self əb¦sȯrp·shən] (nucleonics) Absorption of ionizing radiation by the material that emits the radiation, thus reducing the radiation level against which further shielding must be provided. Also known as self-shielding. (spectroscopy) Reduction of the intensity of the center of an emission line caused by selective absorption by the cooler portions of the source of radiation. Also known as self-reduction; self-reversal.

self-absorption

noun

Synonyms for self-absorption

noun concern only for oneself

Synonyms

egocentricity
egocentrism
egoism
egomania
self-centeredness
self-involvement
selfishness

Words related to self-absorption

noun preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything else

Related Words

navel-gazing
omphaloskepsis
preoccupation