Moronism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition of being a moron (person of borderline intelligence). dated, uncountable

    "One reason for the assumption that the germ damage takes place from the effect of alcohol is that the incidence of moronism is higher among children of alcoholic parents than among children of nonalcoholic parents."

Example

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"One reason for the assumption that the germ damage takes place from the effect of alcohol is that the incidence of moronism is higher among children of alcoholic parents than among children of nonalcoholic parents."

Etymology

From moron + -ism.

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