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- US Pronunciation
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- [mawr-on, mohr-]
- /ˈmɔr ɒn, ˈmoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mawr-on, mohr-]
- /ˈmɔr ɒn, ˈmoʊr-/
Definitions of moronism word
- noun moronism Informal. a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment: I wonder why they elected that narrow-minded moron to Congress. 1
- noun moronism Psychology. (no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) a person of borderline intelligence in a former and discarded classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50 to 69. 1
- noun moronism (medicine, dated) The condition of being a moron (person of borderline intelligence). 1
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Origin of moronism
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
1905-10, Americanism; < Greek mōrón, neuter of mōrós foolish, dull
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Parts of speech for Moronism
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moronism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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