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idiocratic

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌɪdioʊˈkɹætɪk/
  • US: /ˌɪdioʊˈkɹætɪk/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of idiosyncratic.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, rare

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: idiosyncratic

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Pertaining to, or characterized by, idiocracy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From idiocrasy + -cratic, as with other -crasy + -cratic adjectives (e.g., idiosyncratic).

From idiocracy + -cratic, as with other -ocracy + -cratic adjectives (e.g., plutocratic, kleptocratic, autocratic).