Ipseity
Noun
- Individual identity.
- Selfhood.
Example Sentences
“After years of molding herself to fit different relationships, she started embracing her ipseity.”
“Becoming a dad didn’t take away from my ipseity; it changed it for the better.”
“Going on long solo road trips helps me stay connected with my ipseity.”
Word Origin
Latin, mid-17th century
Why this word?
Everyone possesses an ipseity. Formed from the Latin “ipse,” meaning “self,” and the English combining form “-ity,” ipseity is a sense of self. Someone who has a strong ipseity might have developed a sense of morals and values that carry through their life. Ipseity is what makes each person unique, and it’s worth getting to know your own.
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