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Etymology

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From idio- (personal”, “peculiar”, “one’s own) +‎ -tropic (bending or turning [in a given direction]).

Pronunciation

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  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɪdɪəʊˈtɹɒpɪk/, /ˌɪdɪəˈtɹəʊpɪk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪdioʊˈtɹɒpɪk/, /ˌɪdi.əˈtɹoʊpɪk/
  • Hyphenation: id‧i‧o‧trop‧ic

Adjective

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idiotropic (not comparable)

  1. Finding satisfaction in being detached and isolated, introspective
  2. Aligned with one’s own physical orientation.

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