Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

microcephalous

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: mi-cro-cephalous
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Example Sentences

""Such terms as 'Microcephalous idiot!' or 'Simian survival!' when applied by a world-renowned Professor to an opponent, illustrate the lengths to which such disputants may permit themselves to go.""

Etymology

From micro- + -cephalous.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: micro
Suffix: cephalous

Synonyms

microcephalic nanocephalic

Questions

What does microcephalous mean?: microcephalic
Where does microcephalous come from?: From micro- + -cephalous.

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