Word: quixotism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: quix
o
tism
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: Quixote
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Someone resembling Don Quixote; someone who is chivalrous but unrealistic; an idealist.
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns indicating a peculiarity or characteristic of language
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.