Associations to the word «Imbecility»

Wiktionary

IMBECILITY, noun. The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.
IMBECILITY, noun. Something imbecilic; a stupid action, behaviour, etc.

Dictionary definition

IMBECILITY, noun. Retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot.
IMBECILITY, noun. A stupid mistake.

Wise words

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