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quixotic

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "quixotic" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “quixotic” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
2syllables

quixotic

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quixotic is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, quixotic is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofquixotic

1adjective
  • Possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic.
  • Impulsive.
  • Like Don Quixote; romantic to extravagance; absurdly chivalric; apt to be deluded.
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