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moron | submoronic |

As a proper noun moron

is a commune in southwestern haiti.

As an adjective submoronic is

having, or suited to, an intellect below that of a moron.

moron

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (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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    submoronic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having, or suited to, an intellect below that of a moron.
  • * 1997 , John Darnton, Neanderthal
    • Here's something else for those of you who think of Neanderthals as submoronic cartoon characters.
  • * 2000 , Gary Giddins, Visions of Jazz
    • From genuine satire to submoronic silliness, comedy records have been around as long as any other kind...
  • * 2000 , Roger Ebert, I hated, hated, hated this movie
    • These actors, alas, are at the service of a submoronic script and special effects that look like a video game writ large.