Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moronism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: mo-ron-ism
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The condition of being a moron (person of borderline intelligence).

Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"One reason for the assumption that the germ damage takes place from the effect of alcohol is that the incidence of moronism is higher among children of alcoholic parents than among children of nonalcoholic parents."

Etymology

From moron + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: moron

Usage

Questions

What does moronism mean?: The condition of being a moron (person of borderline intelligence).
Where does moronism come from?: From moron + -ism.

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