So why is it that "sophomore" refers to a student in the second year of high school or college, while the adjective "sophomoric" refers to behavior that shows great immaturity, stupidity, and poor judgment? Seems awfully insulting...
2007-03-09 05:36:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The true meaning of the word sophomore is "wise idiot." Hence, the adjective sophomoric. I think it is a good word. It very adeptly describes sophomores in college. They have one year under their belts and they think they know all the ways of the world.
2007-03-09 05:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats why 2nd year students are called sophomores and not sophomorics.
2007-03-09 13:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you ever a sophomore? Ha ha! it's all part of the process! Don't let semanitcs get you down!
2007-03-09 13:40:35 · answer #3 · answered by gayley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term is purposly meant to be insulting. Most sophmores ARE immature, stupid, illiterate, uneducated.... AND use poor judgement!!! What's your point??
2007-03-09 14:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it just implies that sophomores are still young and are still prone to stupid behavior. probably influenced by Greek sophos, wise, and mÅros, stupid
2007-03-09 13:39:51 · answer #5 · answered by crzywriter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S CALLED ENGLISH
2007-03-11 16:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by Bettee62 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol. i didn't know that. it is insulting it's good i'm a senior now. lol. maybe i'm old.
2007-03-09 13:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by Ineira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋