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- [id-ee-uh-see]
- /ˈɪd i ə si/
- /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/
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- [id-ee-uh-see]
- /ˈɪd i ə si/
Definitions of idiocies word
- noun plural idiocies utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.: All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy. 1
- noun plural idiocies Psychology. (no longer in technical use; considered offensive) the state of being an idiot. 1
- noun idiocies Plural form of idiocy. 1
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Origin of idiocies
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; idio(t) + -cy; compare Greek idiōteía uncouthness
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Parts of speech for Idiocies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idiocies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.
idiocies usage trend in Literature
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