Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z idiobiological Relating to idiobiology. idiobiology The study of biological individuals idiobiont Parasitic on an immobile host idiobiosis The condition of being idiobiont idioblapsis A form of allergy believed not to depend on an antigen-antibody mechanism, but to be accompanied by a quickening of the pulse. idioblaptic Relating to idioblapsis. idioblast An isolated specialised cell found in the midst of an otherwise homogeneous group of cells in plant tissue. idioblastic of, or relating to an idioblast idiocentric Characterized by or denoting interest centered upon oneself or one's own ways, rather than upon others or the ways of others; self-centered. idiochord Any musical instrument whose "string" is made from the same material as its resonating body. idiochromatic Having a distinct, characteristic colour even when pure. idiochromatin The hereditary chromatin in the chromosomes. idiochromosome A type or appearance of a sex chromosome. idiocity Idiocy. idiocracy A government run by idiots. idiocrasy Idiosyncrasy; a peculiarity or individuality of temperament. idiocratic Synonym of idiosyncratic. idioculture The distinctive cultural norms and behaviour patterns of a group (such as a clique or friendship circle) within a community or subculture. idiocy The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average. idiocyclophanous idiophanous idioelectric electric by virtue of its own peculiar properties; capable of becoming electrified by friction idiogenesis Genesis from no evident cause. idiogenetic Relating to idiogenesis. idiogenous Relating to or originating by idiogenesis. idioglossia An invented form of dialect, language, or speech used by children, typically twins, and intelligible only to its speakers. idioglossic Of or relating to idioglossia. idioglot Having a vibrating reed that is an integral part of the instrument. idioglottic Of or pertaining to idioglossia. idiogram karyogram idiograph A mark or signature peculiar to an individual. idiographic of or pertaining to individuals idiographically In an idiographic manner idiography The study of individuals idiolalia Synonym of idioglossia. idiolatry autolatry, or self worship. idiolect The language variant used by a specific individual. idiolectal Of or relating to an idiolect. idiolectally In an idiolectal way. idiolectic Pertaining to an idiolect. idiolectically In an idiolectic manner. idiologus The chief financial officer in Egypt when it was part of the Roman Empire. idiom A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, language family, or group of people. idiomacy The quality of being idiomatic, or an idiom. idiomatic Pertaining or conforming to idiom, the natural mode of expression of a language. idiomatical Idiomatic. idiomatically In an idiomatic manner. idiomaticity The quality of being idiomatic. idiomaticize To make idiomatic. idiomaticness Synonym of idiomaticity. idiomatization The process of making a term idiomatic idiomatize To make idiomatic. idiomatology The study of idioms and idiomatic language idiomelon A type of sticheron found in the liturgical books used in Orthodox Christianity. idiomere chromomere idiometer An instrument supposed to determine an observer's personal equation. idiomless without idioms. idiomography The study of idioms in language. idiomology The study of idioms. idiomorph Any idiomorphous mineral. idiomorphic idiomorphous; having a distinctive form idiomorphically In an idiomorphic manner idiomorphism The quality of being idiomorphic. idiomorphous having a unique, characteristic form idiomuscular Applied to a semipermanent contraction of a muscle, produced by a mechanical irritant. idionym A word that refers to one specific anatomical part. idiopath A person who suffers from an idiopathic disease. idiopathetically idiopathically idiopathic Of, relating to, or designating a disease or condition having no known cause. idiopathically In an idiopathic sense or manner. idiopathicity The state of being idiopathic, i.e. having an unknown aetiology. idiopathy A disease or condition arising spontaneously or having no known cause. idiophanous Exhibiting interference figures without the aid of a polariscope, as certain crystals do. idiophase The phase in the growth of a culture during which secondary metabolites are produced idiophasic Relating to idiophase idiophone Any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration (without any strings or membranes). idiophonic Of, pertaining to, or produced by an idiophone idiophonist Someone who plays an idiophone musical instrument. idiopid Any spider in the family Idiopidae. idioplasma A portion of the cell protoplasm which is the seat of all active changes, and which carries on the function of hereditary transmission; distinguished from the other portion, which is termed nutritive plasma. idioplasmic Of or pertaining to idioplasma. idiopsychological Relating to idiopsychology. idiopsychology The study of the psychology of one's own mind. idiopt A person who is color blind idiorepulsive That repels itself or its own kind. idiorrhythmic self-regulating; usually referring to an Eastern form of monastic life where monks live alone, often in isolation, constantly in mental prayer. idiorrhythmism An idiorrhythmic lifestyle. idiosepiid Any in the family Idiosepiidae of cephalopods. idiosoma The posterior portion of the body of a mite. idiosomal Relating to the idiosoma. idiosome The attraction-sphere of a spermatid or of an oocyte. idiosomic Relating to an idiosome. idiospecific Specific to a particular antigen. idiosyncrasy A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group. idiosyncratic Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric. idiosyncratically In an idiosyncratic manner. idiosyncraticity The quality of being idiosyncratic. idiot A person of low general intelligence. idiota Fool or imbecile. idiotacy Idiocy. idiotcy Synonym of idiocy. idioted Rendered idiotic; befooled; made to look silly. idiotery Synonym of idiocy. idiotese A form of language simplified to the point where even an idiot can understand it. idiotfest An idiotic situation or thing. idiothermic Self-heating; warmed by processes going on within itself. idiothetic Relating to the use of internal cues when navigating a maze etc. idiotic Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; characterised with behaviour resembling idiocy. idiotical Synonym of idiotic (“very stupid”). idiotically In an idiotic manner. idioticalness The quality of being idiotical. idioticity Synonym of idiocy (lack of intelligence or sense) idioticness The quality of being idiotic. idioticon A dictionary of a specific dialect, or of the words and phrases peculiar to one part of a country. idioticy Idiocy. idiotish Like an idiot; idiotic; foolish. idiotism Very severe mental retardation. idiotist Intolerant of stupidity. idiotistic Specific to one idiolect. idiotize To make, become, or deem idiotic or stupid. idiotlike Characteristic of an idiot, resembling an idiot; foolish, idiotic, stupid. idiotly In the manner of an idiot; idiotically. idiotness Synonym of idiocy. idioto An idiot. idiotope The unique set of antigenic determinants (epitopes) of the variable portion of an antibody. idiotor An editor who makes idiotic decisions or writes idiotorials. idiotorial An editorial expressing an idiotic opinion. idiotropic Finding satisfaction in being detached and isolated, introspective idiotry Idiocy Idiotsville A town characterized as having a stupid population or an inept leadership. Idiotville A ghost town in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. idiotype A characteristic shared by a group of immunoglobulin or T-cell receptor molecules, based on the antigen-binding specificity of their variable region; and thus, the resultant immunologic phenotype, which can often be specific to a person or to only a small percentage of people. idiotypic Of or pertaining to an idiotype idiotypically In terms of idiotypes. idiotypy The immune recognition of one ideotype by a system sensitized to other ideotypes in the same group. idioventricular pertaining exclusively to the cardiac ventricles Idism Support for the Ido language. Idist A speaker or proponent of Ido (a constructed language). Idistic Of or relating to the Ido constructed language. Iditarod The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, an annual sled dog race held in Alaska, USA. iditol The sugar alcohol (2R,3S,4S,5R)-hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol idiyappam rice noodles, as prepared in the cuisines of South India and Sri Lanka idle Empty, vacant. idleby An idle person. idledom Idleness. idleful idle idlehead One who is vain and foolish. idleheaded vain and foolish idlehood The state or condition of being idle; a habit of idling; idleness. idleness The state of being idle; inactivity. idler One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.