English Explanatory Dictionary

marasmatic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/mæɹəzˈmætɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-marasmatic.wav

Word forms

marasmatic marasmatics

Etymology

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

Related words

marantic marasmus
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