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imbecility Definition

im·becil·ity (im′bə sil′ə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

  1. the state of being an imbecile
  2. behavior like that of an imbecile; great foolishness or stupidity
  3. an imbecile act or remark

Etymology: Fr imbécillité < L imbecillitas

imbecility Synonyms

imbecility

n.

  1. Folly

    foolishness, idiocy, silliness, absurdity; see stupidity 1, 2.

  2. Feeble-mindedness

    moronity, retardation, cretinism; see insanity 1.

imbecility Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

moral: Mr Lander Jameson also observed his " moral imbecility " .

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