altruistic
/ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
al · tru · is · tic
ˌæl · tru · ˈɪs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. Selfless and charitable; unselfish
Significado en Español
altruista
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
altru (altruism, French) + istic → altruistic, selfless.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the story, the main character“s actions were described as altruistic. Which word is a synonym for ”altruistic''?
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A
Generous
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B
Selfish
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C
Arbitrary
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D
Indifferent
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A — Generous.
“altruistic” means adj. Selfless and charitable; unselfish
Common questions about “altruistic”
What does “altruistic” mean?
altruistic — adj. Selfless and charitable; unselfish. In Chinese: 利他主义的.
How do you pronounce “altruistic”?
altruistic is pronounced /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: al · tru · is · tic.
Is “altruistic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. altruistic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “altruistic”?
altru (altruism, French) + istic → altruistic, selfless.
