idiot-proof

id·i·ot-proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [id-ee-uh t proof]
- /ˈɪd i ət pruf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [id-ee-uh t proof]
- /ˈɪd i ət pruf/

Definitions of idiot-proof word

adjective idiot-proof built, organized, written, etc., in such a way as to be usable by or understandable to any person of average intelligence or skill: an idiot-proof camera. 1
adjective idiot-proof providing protection against human error or misuse 0
adjective idiot-proof Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users. 0

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Origin of idiot-proof

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

probably earlier than 1975-80

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Parts of speech for Idiot-proof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Idiot-proof

idiot-proof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for idiot-proof

adj idiot-proof

flawless — having no defects or faults, especially none that diminish the value of something: a flawless Ming Dynasty vase.
reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
sure-fire — sure to work; foolproof: a surefire moneymaking scheme.
unassailable — not open to attack or assault, as by military force or argument: unassailable fortifications; unassailable logic.
perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.

All 17 Synonyms of idiot-proof