autology

American

[aw-tah-luh-jee] / ɔˈtɑ lə dʒi /

noun

the study of one's own self; the knowledge gained through self-study.

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From The Guardian

Antonyms: subjection, heteronomy, abandon, subordination. self-heating, a. idiothermic. self-importance, n. pompousness, pomposity, vanity, conceit. self-important, a. pompous, vain, opinionated, bumptious. selfish, a. ungenerous, narrow, illiberal, uncharitable. self-knowledge, n. autology. self-murderer, n. suicide, felo-de-se. self-possessed, a. composed, unruffled, sedate, calm, collected. self-possession, n. composure, equanimity, calmness, aplomb.

From Project Gutenberg

Autology is my study, autosophy my ambition, autonomy my pride.

From Project Gutenberg

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