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- [fuh-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /fəˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
- /fə.ˈtjuːɪ.ti/
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- [fuh-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
- /fəˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of fatuity word
- noun plural fatuity complacent stupidity; foolishness. 1
- noun plural fatuity something foolish; bêtise. 1
- noun fatuity Weakness or imbecility of mind; stupidity. 1
- noun fatuity silliness, stupidity 1
- noun fatuity complacent foolishness; inanity 0
- noun fatuity a fatuous remark, act, sentiment, etc 0
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Origin of fatuity
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Latin word fatuitās, dating back to 1530-40. See fatuous, -ity
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Parts of speech for Fatuity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fatuity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fatuity
noun fatuity
- idiocy — utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.: All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy.
- stupidity — the state, quality, or fact of being stupid.
- absurdity — the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- asininity — the quality or state of being asinine; stupidity
Antonyms for fatuity
noun fatuity
- intelligence — capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
- sense — any of the faculties, as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body: My sense of smell tells me that dinner is ready.
- nonsensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
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