"Imbecile" and "idiot" both have French origins. Comparing the meaning of the words' roots provides the answer.
"Imbécille", from Old French, implies the stupidity of the feeble-minded, whereas "idiote", also from Old French, implies mere ignorance. Therefore, an idiot is more intelligent than an imbecile, since idiots can be taught.
Moron, stupid, idiot
A person would have to be an imbecile to have anything to do with the psychiatric industry!
The word "idiot" in Russian is "идиот" (idiot).
Tagalog Translation of SMARTER: mas matalino
Idiot(e).
idiot or dumb
idiot, imbecile
Moron, stupid, idiot
IQ Range Classification 70-80 Borderline deficiency 50-69 Moron 20-49 Imbecile below 20 Idiot
Who has the lowest iq an idiot or imbecile?
Dim, stupid, imbecile, idiot, mute.
Idiot and imbecile are two words that mean the opposite of genius.
It is a combination of the words imbecile, moron and idiot.
From the least retarded to the most severe- Moron, Imbecile, and Idiot. For some reason the middle category has faded into disuse. Moron and Idiot are tossed around in casual conversation, but imbecile is rarely used.
fool, idiot, imbecile, cretin, moron
A term for idiot widely used in the British islands and Europe, not too common in North America and the U.S.An idiot, or a extremely dumb person.
idiot --> idiot(e) -- "ee-dyoh (-dyoht)" Note that this word can also be used as an adjective, e.g. "C'était une question idiote."Could be idiot, or idiote, or imbecile, or bete, or cretin.