Reply #167: Thank you for the definition of "idiot."

[Jackpine Radical]

I would, however, point out that as customarily used, the term actually refers not only to the profoundly retarded (IQ<20), but also to those who meet DSM/AAMR criteria for severe retardation (IQ<35). That point is moot in any case, since the term "idiot" is not in current diagnostic usage.

All that said, you might be interested in checking out the definition of "hyperbole."