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- [as-uh-nahyn]
- /ˈæs əˌnaɪn/
- /ˌasɪnˈɪnɪti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-uh-nahyn]
- /ˈæs əˌnaɪn/
Definitions of asininity word
- noun asininity the quality or state of being asinine; stupidity 3
- noun asininity an asinine act or remark 3
- adjective asininity foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid: It is surprising that supposedly intelligent people can make such asinine statements. 1
- adjective asininity of or like an ass: asinine obstinacy; asinine features. 1
- noun asininity (uncountable) The quality of being asinine; obstinate stupidity. 1
- noun asininity (Countable Noun) An asinine remark, behaviour, etc. 0
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Origin of asininity
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Latin asinīnus, equivalent to asin(us) ass1 + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Asininity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
asininity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
asininity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for asininity
noun asininity
- madness — the state of being mad; insanity.
- lunacy — insanity; mental disorder.
- insanity — the condition of being insane; a derangement of the mind. Synonyms: dementia, lunacy, madness, craziness, mania, aberration.
- fatuity — complacent stupidity; foolishness.
- imbecility — an instance or point of weakness; feebleness; incapability.
Antonyms for asininity
noun asininity
- brains — an animal's brain, cooked and eaten as food
- intelligence — capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- sane — free from mental derangement; having a sound, healthy mind: a sane person.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
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