idiot-proof en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé Proto-Indo-European *swéd-yo-s Proto-Hellenic *hwédios Ancient Greek ἴδιος (ídios) Ancient Greek -ώτης (-ṓtēs) Ancient Greek ἰδιώτης (idiṓtēs) Latin idiotabor. Old French idiotebor. Middle English ydiote English idiot English proof English -proof English idiot-proof From idiot + -proof.
Meanings
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(humorous, informal) Incapable of being misused even by the most stupid or careless of users.
I tell you, this scheme is idiot-proof! It can't go wrong.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| idiotproof | alternative | lexicographic | |
| more idiot-proof | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most idiot-proof | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |