idiotic

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Etymology

From idiot + -ic.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/, [ɪɾiˈɑɾɪk]
• (RP) IPA: /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Adjective

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

Synonyms

• idiotish

Related terms

• idiocy
• idiot
• idiotically
• idioticness

Translations

• French: idiot, stupide, idiotique
• German: idiotisch, blöd
• Portuguese: idiótico
• Russian: идио́тский
• Spanish: idiótico

Translations

• German: idiotisch
• Portuguese: idiota
• Spanish: idiota

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