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   As·i·nine

   /ˈasəˌnīn/

   

   adjective

   • 1. extremely stupid or foolish: "Lydia ignored his asinine remark"

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin asininus, from asinus ‘ass’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. asininity noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does asinine mean?

   • One of them in particular, who shall be nameless, quite asinine. Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox! By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Asinine definition: foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid. See examples of ASININE used in a sentence.

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   Where did asinine come from?

   • OED's earliest evidence for asinine is from around 1610, in a translation by George Chapman, poet and playwright. asinine is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin asinīnus. asit, v.

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   Is asinine a cuss word?

   • Before determining whether asinine is a cuss word or not, it’s essential to know what it means. Asinine is the state of being utterly stupid or foolish. The term is acceptable in English, and you’ll not be penalized when using it in your writing. However, some individuals still consider this word offensive.

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   What is the root word of asinine?

   • Asinine \\As"i*nine\\, a. [L. asininus, fr. asinus ass. See Ass .] Of or belonging to, or having the qualities of, the ass, as stupidity and obstinacy. "Asinine nature."

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   The earliest known use of the adjective asinine is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for asinine is from around 1610, in a translation by George Chapman, poet and playwright. asinine is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin asinīnus. See etymology.

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   asinine (adjective) asinine / ˈ æsəˌnaɪn/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of ASININE. [more asinine; most asinine] formal. : very stupid and silly. That is the most asinine [= foolish, ridiculous] joke I've ever heard. a completely asinine question. ASININE meaning: very stupid and silly.

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   The adjective 'asinine' has a colorful etymology rooted in the Latin word 'asinus,' which simply means 'donkey' or 'ass.' The term 'asinine' evolved from comparisons between donkeys and human behavior, particularly in the sense of being stubborn, foolish, or slow-witted, as donkeys were sometimes perceived as obstinate and not the brightest of ...