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单词 omphaloskepsis
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omphaloskepsis


omphaloskepsis

(ˌɒmfələʊˈskɛpsɪs) n, pl -sesthe practice of contemplating one's navel in order to aid meditation

omphaloskepsis

- Contemplation of one's navel as an aid to meditation.See also related terms for navel.

omphaloskepsis

a form of religious meditation practiced by Eastern mystics who stare fixedly at their own navels to induce a mystical trance. Also called omphalism.See also: Meditation
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Noun1.omphaloskepsis - literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorptionnavel-gazingself-absorption - preoccupation with yourself to the exclusion of everything else

omphaloskepsis


Related to omphaloskepsis: contemplate navel
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Synonyms for omphaloskepsis

noun literally, the contemplation of one's navel, which is an idiom usually meaning complacent self-absorption

Synonyms

  • navel-gazing

Related Words

  • self-absorption
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