/luˈnatiko/
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Translation
madcap
Word origin
From Latin lunaticus, from luna ('moon'). Madness was once thought to change with the phases of the moon.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lunaticus
- English cognates
- lunatic, lunar
Grammar
Femininelunática
Masc plurallunáticos
Fem plurallunáticas
Examples
.
He has a slightly madcap plan for the holidays.
colecciona .
My uncle is a charming eccentric who collects hats.
.
His crazy ideas always make us laugh.
comporta .
Sometimes he behaves in a slightly wild way.
¡ !
What a madcap idea you have come up with!
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