Synonyms for idiotism

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idiom · idiocy

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Very severe mental retardation.

Forms

Plural

idiotisms → idioms, idiocies…

Example sentences

• idiom That idiom is as phony as a coin with my face on it.
• idiocy If you can't impress them with skill, impress them with idiocy.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

idiom³

6 letters

idiocy⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (idiom³ = 3 syllables).