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Definition of idiotproof

idiotproof

/ˈɪd.i.ətˌpruːf/
id · i · ot · proof
Past Simple:idiotproofed
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Past Participle:idiotproofed
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Present Participle:idiotproofing
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idiotproof Lexical Profile

idiotproof Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

So simple and well-designed that it cannot be misused, damaged, or ruined even by an extremely inept or careless user.

Example

"The new coffee maker has an idiotproof interface with just a single start button."

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• verb

1

To design or modify a system, device, or procedure so that it cannot be misused or ruined even by an extremely careless or inept user.

Example

"The software developers worked hard to idiotproof the registration form so users could not enter invalid data."

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• Nearby Words

idiot
idiotic
idiotically
idiotproof
idle
idleness
idler

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idiotproof. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idiotproof
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