idiotic

English

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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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