Dictionary

1idiotism

noun id·i·o·tism \ˈi-dē-ə-ˌti-zəm\

Definition of IDIOTISM

1
obsolete :  idiom 1
2
:  idiom 2
ADVERTISEMENT

Origin of IDIOTISM

Middle French idiotisme, from Latin idiotismus common speech, from Greek idiōtismos, from idiōtēs
First Known Use: 1588

2idiotism

noun id·i·ot·ism \ˈi-dē-ə-(ˌ)ti-zəm\

Definition of IDIOTISM

archaic
:  idiocy 2

Origin of IDIOTISM

idiot + -ism
First Known Use: 1592

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: idiotizePrevious Word in the Dictionary: idioticalnessAll Words Near: idiotism
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears