altruism

How to Split "altruism" into Syllables

The word altruism is divided into 1 syllables: altruism. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• altruism — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of altruism:

• IPA: /ˈæl.tɹu.ɪz.əm/

📖 Definitions

1. altruism (countable and uncountable, plural altruisms)
2. Regard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly kindness.

📚 Word Origin & History

From French altruisme, which was coined in 1830 by Auguste Comte from autrui (“of or to others”) +‎ -isme, from Old French, from Latin alteri, dative of alter (“other”) (whence also English alter). Apparently inspired by the French Latin legal phrase l'autrui, from le bien, le droit d'autrui (“the good, the right of the other”). Introduced into English by George Henry Lewes in 1853, in his translation Comte’s Philosophy of the Sciences, 1, xxi. Borrowed from French altruisme. Fro...

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