"submoronic" meaning in English

See submoronic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more submoronic [comparative], most submoronic [superlative]
Etymology: sub- + moronic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|moronic}} sub- + moronic Head templates: {{en-adj}} submoronic (comparative more submoronic, superlative most submoronic)
  1. Having, or suited to, an intellect below that of a moron.
    Sense id: en-submoronic-en-adj-AWuXXJMl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with sub-

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