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Meaning of idiocy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

idiocy

Pronunciation:/ˈɪdi.əsi/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

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