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(05-31-2018, 05:43 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: I'm just letting you know that you did not use the word correctly. Every major dictionary and even your online dictionary defines the word as characterizing someone as possessing a limited intellectual capacity. It can't be applied to an inanimate object or an abstract concept unless you're using the offensive slang definition of "stupid".

There's no longer any reason for the word to be used. One definition is no longer used clinically and one is an insulting slang term. 

I appreciate the attempt at a grammar lesson and have already noted your disgust with its use. 

The origin of the word is from the Latin and means to delay or make slow. As you will notice the beginning of the definition is "characterized by a slowness". Just because someone decided that it is offensive when used to describe a person with mental disabilities does not take away from its meaning or usage in grammar. 

Going by your "it cannot be applied to an abstract concept". Sure it could. One who believes that would just have to assume the personification of thought.