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megalomania

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

megalomania(n = noun.state) Array - a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur; Array

is a kind of mental disease, mental illness, psychopathy

Derived forms adjective megalomaniacal₁, adjective megalomanic₁

megalomania, n. [NL., fr. megalo- + mania.].

A form of mental alienation in which the patient has grandiose delusions. [1913 Webster]

megalomania, n.
1 a mental disorder producing delusions of grandeur.
2 a passion for grandiose schemes.

Derivative

megalomaniac adj. & n. megalomaniacal adj. megalomanic adj.

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