SIMPLETON


Meaning of SIMPLETON in English

sim ‧ ple ‧ ton /ˈsɪmp ə ltən/ BrE AmE noun [countable] old-fashioned

[ Word Family: noun : ↑ simplicity , ↑ simplification , ↑ simpleton ; adverb : ↑ simply , ↑ simplistically ; adjective : ↑ simple , ↑ simplistic ; verb : ↑ simplify ]

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: simple + -ton (probably as in names like Washington) ]

someone who has a very low level of intelligence

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.