idiot

idiot definition - medical

id·i·ot (ĭdˈē-ət)

noun
A person of profound mental retardation having a mental age below three years and generally being unable to learn connected speech or guard against common dangers. The term belongs to a classification system no longer in use and is now considered offensive.

Related Forms:

  • idˈi·otˌic (-ŏtˈĭk) adjective

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