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- [im-buh-sil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪm bəˈsɪl ɪ ti/
- /ɪmbɪˈsɪlɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-buh-sil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪm bəˈsɪl ɪ ti/
Definitions of imbecility word
- noun plural imbecility an instance or point of weakness; feebleness; incapability. 1
- noun plural imbecility stupidity; silliness; absurdity. 1
- noun plural imbecility an instance of this. 1
- noun plural imbecility Psychology. (no longer in technical use; considered offensive) the state of being an imbecile. 1
- noun imbecility stupidity, idiocy 1
- noun imbecility the state of being an imbecile 0
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Origin of imbecility
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; earlier imbecillity < Latin imbēcillitās. See imbecile, -ity
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Parts of speech for Imbecility
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imbecility popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
imbecility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imbecility
noun imbecility
- madness — the state of being mad; insanity.
- rubbish — worthless, unwanted material that is rejected or thrown out; debris; litter; trash.
- nonsense — words or language having little or no sense or meaning.
- absurdity — the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense
- tommyrot — nonsense; utter foolishness.
Antonyms for imbecility
noun imbecility
- wisdom — the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.
- 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.
- truth — the true or actual state of a matter: He tried to find out the truth.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- intelligence — capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity; aptitude in grasping truths, relationships, facts, meanings, etc.
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