alteregoistic
|al-ter-e-go-is-tic|
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/ˌɔːltərˌiːɡoʊˈɪstɪk/
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/ˌɔːltərˌiːɡəʊˈɪstɪk/
alternative personality
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alteregoistic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alter ego,' where 'alter' meant 'other' and 'ego' meant 'I.'
Historical Evolution
'alter ego' transformed into the English adjective 'alteregoistic' to describe characteristics of having an alternative personality.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'another self,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an alternative personality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an alter ego, or a secondary or alternative personality.
His alteregoistic tendencies often confused his friends.
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Last updated: 2025/07/04 13:36