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Where does “moronity” come from?

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

moronity (English): The quality of being moronic

Definitions

  1. The quality of being moronic

Ancestry of “moronity”, 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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