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fatuity Definition

fa·tu·ity (fə to̵̅o̅ə 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·tui·tous adjective

fatuity Synonyms

fatuity

n.

fatuity Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

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

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