As nouns the difference between dunce and moron
is that dunce is one backward in book learning; a child or other person dull or weak in intellect; a dullard; a dolt while moron is a person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50-69.
As a proper noun Mörön is
a city in Mongolia.
dunce
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Noun
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One backward in book learning; a child or other person dull or weak in intellect; a dullard; a dolt.
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moron
English
Noun
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(dated, originally) A person of borderline intelligence in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50-69.
(informal) An unintelligent person; an idiot; a fool.
Usage notes
* The current medical term for having an IQ between 50 and 69 is mild mental retardation.
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