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marasmatic

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /mæɹəzˈmætɪk/
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  • rhymes with -ætɪk

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noun

Meaning 1

An obtuse person who performs and permits behaviours devoid of logic or reason; an imbecile.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From Russian маразма́тик (marazmátik, “senile dement, marasmatic”).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Russian: маразма́тик (marazmátik) — obtuse person who performs and permits behaviours devoid of logic or reason