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idiocies

id·i·o·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [id-ee-uh-see]
    • /ˈɪd i ə si/
    • /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Synonyms for idiocies

noun idiocies

  • fatuities — Plural form of fatuity.
  • inanities — lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.

Top questions with idiocies

  • what does idiocies mean?

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