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egosyntonic (adjective), more egosyntonic, most egosyntonic
1. In psychology, of or relating to ideas, behaviors, or impulses that are acceptable to oneself.
2. A reference to something that is consistent with an individual's self-image.
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ego-syntonic, egosyntonic (adjective), more ego-syntonic, more egosyntonic; most ego-syntonic, most egosyntonic
A reference to something that is consistent or in harmony or acceptable to the needs and objectives of a an individual's self-image: An obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is an egosyntonic condition because the patient generally perceives that his or her obsession with orderliness, perfectionism, and control as reasonable and even desirable.
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