idiot

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is lacking the ability to reason or understand things intelligently.

  - "John is an idiot for believing in that conspiracy theory."
  - "The idiot forgot his keys and was locked out of his own house."

• noun

  A term used to insult or mock someone perceived as unintelligent or foolish.

  - "Don't be an idiot, wear a helmet when you ride a bike."
  - "Stop acting like an idiot and grow up."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

genius

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idiot
bitter , quitter , witter , pitter , hitter

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Homophones

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1. ID () : Identification number
   

2. idol () : A representation of a deity, used as an object of worship.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of idiot that leads to same result
idiot , idiots , idiot box , idiot boxes , idiot light , idiot lights , idiot savant , idiot savants , idiots savants , useful idiot , useful idiots

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Forms

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idiots, idiotic, idiomatically

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Etymology

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The word 'idiot' comes from the Greek word 'idios,' meaning 'private,' 'individual,' or 'personal.' In ancient Greece, an 'idiot' was someone who was not a member of a particular guild or association, and therefore was not subject to its rules or regulations. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to refer to someone who was uneducated or unintelligent.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'idiot' is often used as an insult or a term of mockery.

2. In ancient Greece, an 'idiot' was someone who was not a member of a particular guild or association.

3. The term 'idiot savant' refers to a person with mental impairments who possesses exceptional skills in a particular area.

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Related Concepts

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1. ignorance: A lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject.

2. stupidity: A lack of intelligence or common sense.

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Culture

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The term 'idiot' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who are foolish, naive, or unintelligent. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' the character Lysander refers to Hermia as an 'ass' and a 'idiot' when she refuses to marry the man she loves. In modern times, the term has been used as a pejorative term to insult or mock someone perceived as unintelligent or foolish.

How to Memorize "idiot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a foolish mistake or doing something unintelligent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'idiot' with someone who is unintelligent or foolish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'idiot,' which means 'private' or 'individual.'

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