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CRETINOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cretinous mean?
• CRETINOUS (adjective)
The adjective CRETINOUS has 1 sense:
1. afflicted with cretinism
Familiarity information: CRETINOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Afflicted with cretinism
Similar:
retarded (relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development)
Derivation:
cretin (a person of subnormal intelligence)
cretinism (severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting)
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