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IDIOTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a mental age of three to seven years
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retarded (relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development)
Derivation:
idiot (a person of subnormal intelligence)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Example:
an idiotic idea
Synonyms:
crackbrained; idiotic
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insane (afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement)
Sense 3
Meaning:
So unreasonable as to invite derision
Example:
her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
Synonyms:
absurd; cockeyed; derisory; idiotic; laughable; ludicrous; nonsensical; preposterous; ridiculous
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Adjectives
Similar:
foolish (devoid of good sense or judgment)