moron
Meaning
- (derogatory, informal) A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
- (dated) A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.
- A hypothetical particle whose existence and configuration can make a moral judgment true.
Synonyms
stupid person
hussy
Translations
idiot
Trottel
cretino
βλάκας
imbècilFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɔːɹɒn/
Etymology
Coined by American psychologist Henry H. Goddard in 1910, from Ancient Greek μωρόν (mōrón), the neuter form of μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, dull”). Coined in the third sense by philosopher Ronald Dworkin.
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