imbecile

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is severely and persistently mentally deficient.

  - "The imbecile child could not learn to read."
  - "Despite his imbecility, John managed to hold down a job."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪmbəsəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imbecile
idiot , joke , locke , moke , poke , roke , sloe , yoke

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Variants

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imbecile , imbeciles

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe someone who was not capable of holding property due to mental incapacity. Derived from the Latin word 'imbecillis' meaning weak or powerless.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'imbecile' was once used as a legal term to describe someone who was unable to manage their own affairs due to mental incapacity.

2. In the early 20th century, 'imbecile' was used as a term to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities, but it has since fallen out of favor due to its derogatory connotations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mental retardation: A condition of below-average intellectual functioning and inability to adapt to the normal demands of everyday life.

2. Intellectual disability: A condition characterized by significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

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Culture

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The term 'imbecile' has been used throughout history to describe individuals with mental disabilities or intellectual deficiencies. In literature, the term has been used to portray characters with limited intelligence or understanding.

How to Memorize "imbecile"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a blank expression and limited understanding to remember the meaning of imbecile.
   - Imagine a person struggling to learn or understand complex concepts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person with limited intellectual capacity.
   - Link the word to the idea of someone who is unable to grasp complex concepts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I' is for 'intellectually challenged' and 'M' is for 'mentally deficient'.

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