abderian en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /æbˈdɪɹ.i.ən/ (US)
Etymology
From Abderian, from Abdera (the town in Thrace where Democritus, the Laughing Philosopher, lived) + -ian.
Meanings
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Foolish; absurd; ridiculous; inclined to incessant merriment or laughter.
an abderian temperament
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more abderian | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most abderian | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
el αβδηρίτης (foolish, ridiculous) · nb abderittisk (foolish, ridiculous) · sv abderitisk (foolish, ridiculous)