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idiotism - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
idiotism (countable and uncountable, plural idiotisms) (now chiefly historical) Very severe mental retardation . A foolish utterance. en.wiktionary.org
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IDIOTISM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of IDIOTISM is idiom. www.merriam-webster.com
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IDIOTISM Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
a degree of weakness and imbecility, a defect of understanding bordering on idiotism, a fundamental ignorance of the first principles of human reason and ... www.dictionary.com
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idiotism
idiotism (ˈɪdɪətɪz(ə)m) Also 7 ideotism. [In branch I. = F. idiotisme (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), ad. late L. idiōtismus common or vulgar manner of speaking, a. Gr. ἰδιωτισµός way or fashion of a common person, homely or vulgar phrase, f. ἰδιωτίζειν (see idiotize). In branch II. f. idiot + -ism; cf. F... Oxford English Dictionary
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IDIOTISM definition in American English - Collins Dictionary
Definition of 'idiotism'. COBUILD frequency band. idiotism in American English 1. (ˈidiəˌtɪzəm). noun. 1. idiotic conduct or action. 2. idiocy. Most material ... www.collinsdictionary.com
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Idiotism - Websters Dictionary 1828
Idiotism. ID'IOTISM, noun [Gr. a form of speech taken from the vulgar.] 1. An idiom; a peculiarity of expression; a mode of expression peculiar to a language ... webstersdictionary1828.com
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Philippe Pinel
Idiotism embodies a variety of forms. One such form is called Cretinism, which is a kind of idiotism that is relative to personal abnormalities. As mentioned previously, idiotism is the most common among hospital patients and is incurable. wikipedia.org
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Idiotism - Etymology, Origin & Meaning
idiotism(n.) "a peculiarity of phrase, a departure from the usages or syntax of a language approved by the language," 1610s, from ... www.etymonline.com
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idiotism, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
idiotism is of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Perhaps also partly formed within English, by derivation. www.oed.com
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Genius, Idiotism, Translingualism: Maimon and Kant - Project MUSE
"Idiotism," the OED tells us, can mean "[i]gnorance; lack of knowledge or culture"; "the condition of being void of intellect or reason ... muse.jhu.edu
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Idiotism vs Idiot: When And How Can You Use Each One?
“Idiotism” refers to a phrase or expression that is peculiar to a particular language or dialect and cannot be translated literally. It's a term ... thecontentauthority.com
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idiotism - WordReference.com Dictionary of English
an idiom. Greek idiōtismós a vulgar phrase, peculiar way of speaking; Latin idiōtismus; 1580–90. 'idiotism' also found in ... www.wordreference.com
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idiotcy
idiotcy (ˈɪdɪətsɪ) [irreg. f. idiot + -cy, q.v.] = idiocy, idiotism.1818 in Todd. 1839 F. Barham Adamus Exul. 34 It is but idiotcy to anatomise The fine degrees of guilt. 1851 H. Mayo Pop. Superst. (ed. 2) 76 Congenital idiotcy and imbecility. 1855 H. Spencer Princ. Psychol. (1887) I. vii. §268. 470... Oxford English Dictionary
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idiotize
idiotize, v. (ˈɪdɪətaɪz) [f. as prec. + -ize; cf. Gr. ἰδιωτίζ-ειν to put into common language.] † 1. intr. To act in a way peculiar to themselves (cf. idiotism 3 d). Obs.1716 M. Davies Athen. Brit. III. Crit. Hist. 11 Foreign Calvinists..disown and condemn our Dissenters for Idiotizing as well as Sc... Oxford English Dictionary
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Infantilism (physiological disorder)
Similarly to some other medical terms (cretinism, idiotism), "infantilism"/"infantile" may be used pejoratively (synonymous to "immature"). wikipedia.org
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