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- [kreet-n-iz-uh m or, esp. British, kret-]
- /ˈkrit nˌɪz əm or, esp. British, ˈkrɛt-/
- /ˈkre.tɪ.nɪzm/
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- [kreet-n-iz-uh m or, esp. British, kret-]
- /ˈkrit nˌɪz əm or, esp. British, ˈkrɛt-/
Definitions of cretinism word
- noun cretinism a condition arising from a deficiency of thyroid hormone, present from birth, characterized by dwarfism and learning difficulties 3
- noun cretinism a congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion with resulting deformity and mental deficiency 3
- noun cretinism a congenital disease due to absence or deficiency of normal thyroid secretion, characterized by physical deformity, dwarfism, and mental retardation, and often by goiter. 1
- noun cretinism (disease) A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to the untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones. 1
- noun cretinism (pathology) A condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to the untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones. 0
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Origin of cretinism
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
From the French word crétinisme, dating back to 1795-1805. See cretin, -ism
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Parts of speech for Cretinism
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cretinism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cretinism
noun cretinism
- 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 cretinism
noun cretinism
- 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.
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