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im·be·cile
imbecile
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- pronunciation:
- Im
b
sIl
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a stupid person; fool.
- synonyms:
- dingbat, dolt, fool, half-wit, idiot, nitwit, simpleton
- similar words:
- ass, blockhead, clod, ding-a-ling, dope, dullard, dummy, dunce, dupe, knucklehead, moron, numskull, sap
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definition 2: |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) one whose mental development is above the level of idiocy but still below the norm.
- similar words:
- half-wit, incompetent, retardate
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related words: |
dolt, fool, nincompoop |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
foolish; stupid; absurd.
- synonyms:
- absurd, asinine, feeble-minded, foolish, half-witted, senseless, silly, stupid, witless
- similar words:
- fatuous, flighty, inane, mindless, ridiculous
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definition 2: |
(outdated; no longer in scientific use) mentally deficient.
- synonyms:
- dull, feeble-minded, mindless, slow, stupid, witless
- similar words:
- empty-headed, idiotic, muddle-headed, thickheaded, vacant
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related words: |
senseless, stupid |
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derivation: |
imbecilic (adj.) |
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