Exocentric vs. Egocentric — What's the Difference?

Of or relating to a group of syntactically related words, none of which is functionally equivalent to the function of the whole group. For example, none of the words in the phrase on the table is an adverb, yet they combine to form a phrase having adverbial function.

Holding the view that the ego is the center, object, and norm of all experience.

Of or relating to a compound word whose referent is not the same as the referents of any of its constituent parts. For example, the noun razorback does not refer to a type of back, but to a type of hog (one having a sharply ridged back).

Confined in attitude or interest to one's own needs or affairs.

Focused or centered on something outside of itself.

Caring only about oneself; selfish.

Not having the same part of speech as any of its constituent words.

Taking one's own self as the starting point in philosophical reasoning.

Not having the same semantic referent as the semantic referent of any of its constituent parts.example=bats in the belfry
scarecrow

Having a meaning relative to the perspective of the subject, such as right or left.

(grammar) An exocentric compound.

Selfish, self-centered

Not fulfilling the same grammatical role of any of its constituents;

Egotistical.

Relating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on one's own location within the environment (as when giving the direction as "right" rather than "north"); opposed to allocentric.

A person who is egocentric.

Having an attitude which is almost exclusively concerned with one's own needs or desires.

A self-centered person with little regard for others.

A self-centered person with little regard for others

Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs