Hyphenation of idealism

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word idealism? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

ide-al-ism

Definitions of idealism:

1.	(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
2.	Impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
3.	Elevated ideals or conduct The quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

Synonyms of idealism:

noun	philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
noun	impracticality
noun	high-mindedness, noble-mindedness, nobility, magnanimousness, grandeur

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