idiocy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɪdi.əsi/

Noun

idiocy

1. (psychology) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation.
2. An act lacking intelligence or sense; an instance of senselessness; extremely foolish behaviour.

   The administrators, growing tired of such idiocy, put a new policy in place.

Synonyms

• imbecility
• stupidity

Related terms

• idiot
• idiotic
• idiotically
• idiocracy

Translations

• French: idiotie
• German: Idiotie
• Portuguese: idiotice
• Russian: идиоти́зм
• Spanish: idiotez

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