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10 Language-to-English DictionariesImbecile
/ˈɪm.bə.sɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who is considered to be very foolish or stupid.
"He acted like an imbecile when he forgot the meeting."
- 1
Describing someone as lacking intelligence or common sense.
"Her imbecile comments during the discussion frustrated everyone."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'imbecile' originates from the Latin word 'imbecillus', meaning weak or weak-minded. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, where it initially referred to a person of low intelligence or mental capacity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Imbecile" is said worldwide
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imbécile
Transliteration: ɛ̃.be.zil
"Il a agi comme un imbécile en oubliant le rendez-vous."
Idiot
Transliteration: iˈdiːɔt
"Er benahm sich wie ein Idiot, als er das Treffen vergaß."
imbecille
Transliteration: im.beˈtʃil.le
"Si è comportato da imbecille dimenticando l'incontro."
imbécil
Transliteration: imˈbeθil
"Actuó como un imbécil al olvidar la reunión."
imbecil
Transliteration: ĩˈbesil
"Ele agiu como um imbecil ao esquecer a reunião."
बेवकूफ
Transliteration: bewakoof
"वह बैठक भूलकर बेवकूफ की तरह व्यवहार किया।"
傻瓜
Transliteration: shǎguā
"他忘记会议时表现得像个傻瓜。"
바보
Transliteration: babo
"그는 회의를 잊어버리고 바보처럼 행동했다."
愚か者
Transliteration: orokamono
"彼は会議を忘れて愚か者のように振る舞った。"
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