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fatuity Definition

fa·tu·ity (fə to̵̅o̅′ə tē, -tyo̵̅o̅′-; -fa-)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. stupidity, esp. complacent stupidity; smug foolishness
  2. a fatuous remark, act, etc.
  3. Archaic idiocy or imbecility

Etymology: Fr fatuité < L fatuitas < fatuus: see fatuous

fatuity Related Forms

fa·tu′i·tous adjective

fatuity Synonyms

fatuity

n.

folly, asininity, idiocy; see stupidity 1, 2.

fatuity Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

utter: The Bishop's utter fatuity is stressed in these high-sounding but essentially meaningless words.

Browse dictionary entries near fatuity

  1. ‹ fatty degeneration
  2. ‹ fatty acid
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  4. ‹ fattish
  5. ‹ fatten
  6. ‹ fatso
  7. ‹ fatness
  8. ‹ fatling
  9. ‹ Fatimid
  10. ‹ Fatima
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