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Crackpot

Definition:

A crackpot refers to an individual who holds unconventional or eccentric views or ideas that are typically seen as irrational, absurd, or nonsensical by the majority of people.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A person who has peculiar or eccentric beliefs.

Example sentence: The conference was filled with all sorts of crackpots claiming to have discovered the key to eternal youth.

2. An eccentric or unconventional person.

Example sentence: The town's local crackpot was known for constantly wearing colorful, mismatched clothing.

Adjective:

1. Describing a person who holds unconventional and irrational beliefs.

Example sentence: Everyone dismissed his crackpot theories on time travel as pure nonsense.

2. Describing an idea, theory, or view that is absurd or nonsensical.

Example sentence: The proposal to build an underwater city was considered nothing more than a crackpot idea.

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