idiotism

Meanings

• Noun

  A behaviour or statement that is marked by or resembling the lack of normal intelligence.

  - "His idiotism was evident in his refusal to wear a helmet while riding a bike."
  - "The politician's idiotism was on full display during the debate."
  - "Despite his advanced degree, his idiotism was apparent in his inability to understand simple concepts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idiotism
imposter , poster , master , disaster , aster , faster

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Variants

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idiotism , idiotisms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'idios' meaning 'private' or 'personal' and 'itis' meaning 'inflammation'. Originally used to describe someone who was considered to be 'mad' or 'crazy' in their own way.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'idiot' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, 'idiot' was a term used to describe someone who was not a citizen and therefore not entitled to vote.

3. The word 'idiot' is sometimes used as a term of endearment, particularly in the Southern United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stupidity: A related concept to idiotism, referring to a lack of intelligence or common sense.

2. Foolishness: Another related concept, referring to behaviour that is not sensible or wise.

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Culture

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Idiotism has been used throughout history to describe individuals who are perceived as being foolish, unintelligent, or irrational. In literature, the term has been used to characterize certain types of characters, such as the 'fool' in Shakespearean plays or the 'simpleton' in Mark Twain's works.

How to Memorize "idiotism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person behaving in a way that is clearly unintelligent or irrational.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person making a foolish mistake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Idiots Involved Do Idiotic Things'.

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