quixotism

quix·o·tism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwik-suh-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈkwɪk səˌtɪz əm/
- /ˈkwɪk.sə.tɪzm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwik-suh-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈkwɪk səˌtɪz əm/

Definitions of quixotism word

noun quixotism (sometimes initial capital letter) quixotic character or practice. 1
noun quixotism a quixotic idea or act. 1
noun quixotism That form of delusion which leads to extravagant and absurd undertakings or sacrifices in obedience to a morbidly romantic ideal of duty or honor, as illustrated by the exploits of Don Quixote in knight-errantry. 1
noun quixotism quixotic character or practice 0
noun quixotism a quixotic act or idea 0

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Origin of quixotism

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

1660-70; (Don) Quixote + -ism

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Parts of speech for Quixotism

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quixotism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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