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Where does “moronicity” come from?

moronicity (English) comes from English moron, from Ancient Greek μωρός, from Proto-Indo-European muHrós — dull, stupid.

moronicity (English): The quality, state or condition of being a moron

Definitions

  1. The quality, state or condition of being a moron

Ancestry of “moronicity”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishmoronA stupid person; an idiot; a fool; A person of...
2Ancient Greekμωρόςslow, sluggish; slow, dull, foolish, stupid;...
3Proto-Indo-EuropeanmuHrósdull, stupid
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