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imbecility

Imbecility (noun) means the quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.

noun
1
The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.
2
Something imbecilic; a stupid action, behaviour, etc.
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Etymology

From Middle English inbecillite, from Middle French imbecilité, imbecillité, and its etymon Classical Latin imbēcillitās. By surface analysis, imbecile + -ity.

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What is the meaning of imbecility?

"imbecility" (noun) means the quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.

What are the different meanings of imbecility?

"imbecility" has 2 main meanings: 1. The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind; 2. Something imbecilic; a stupid action, behaviour, etc.

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