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Idiotically Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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idiotically

[ˌɪdɪˈɒtɪkli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

In an idiotic manner; foolishly or stupidly. The term highlights actions or behaviors that lack common sense or intelligence, often leading to absurd or ridiculous outcomes.

Synonyms

absurdly, foolishly, ridiculously, stupidly.

Examples of usage

  • She laughed idiotically at the joke.
  • He tried idiotically to fix the broken machine without any tools.
  • They wandered idiotically around the city without a map.
  • The movie was criticized for its idiotically unrealistic plot.

Translations

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Origin of 'idiotically'

The word 'idiotically' derives from the adjective 'idiotic', which first appeared in the English language in the late 18th century, likely derived from 'idiot', a term tracing back to the Late Latin 'idiota', which means 'private citizen' or 'layman'. This Latin term itself comes from the Greek 'idiōtēs', meaning 'a private citizen', which was often used to denote a person lacking professional skill or expertise. Over time, 'idiot' evolved to signify someone deemed to be lacking intellectual capacity, and 'idiotic' subsequently emerged as a descriptor for actions or behaviors deemed foolish or nonsensical. The transition to the adverb form 'idiotically' reflects a linguistic trend where adjectives are turned into adverbs to describe the manner in which actions are performed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,935, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.