idiotic

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

idiot + -ic

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/, [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk]
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/
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  • Hyphenation: id‧i‧ot‧ic
  • Rhymes: -ɒtɪk

Adjective

idiotic (comparative more idiotic, superlative most idiotic)

  1. (of a person or animal) Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy.
  2. (of an action) Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish
    Synonyms: stupid, nonsensical

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References

  • idiotic in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911
  • idiotic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
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