Definition of heroicism :.
(hĭ-rō'ĭk-ĭz'əm)
1. (n.) Conduct or behavior relating to heroism; a lesser form of heroism.
Origins: A common misunderstanding of the root hero in both heroism and heroic. Heroic something related, but not necessarily of the same caliber as the qualities of a hero.
Example: Superman showed great heroism, while his sidekick showed some heroicism.
Submitted by: Anonymous, Topics: Behavior & Lifestyle
