moron
A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental…A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.
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3 sensesA hypothetical particle whose existence and configuration can make a moral judgment true.
(dated)A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.
Schwachsinniger, Schwachkopf
деби́лdebíl, приду́рокpridúrok, крети́нkretín
a person of subnormal intelligence
(derogatory, informal)A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.
Schwachkopf, Trottel, Depp
Origin
Coined by American psychologist Henry H. Goddard in 1910, from Ancient Greek μωρόν (mōrón)Coined by American psychologist Henry H. Goddard in 1910, from Ancient Greek μωρόν (mōrón), the neuter form of μωρός (mōrós, “foolish, dull”).
Coined by American legal philosopher Ronald Dworkin in late 20th c.; by surface analysis, mor(al) + -on. The obvious idea that the homonymy with the usual sense of moron was likely intentional has been supported by some of Dworkin's fellow philosophers.
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plural: moronsSynonyms
4 synonyms- a person of subnormal intelligence:imbecilecretinchangelinghalf-wit
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