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Word: Idiocy
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 16th century (originally denoting low intelligence): from idiot, probably on the pattern of pairs such as lunatic, lunacy
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɪdɪəsi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
extremely stupid behaviour
Short Definition:extremely stupid behaviour
Examples:- the idiocy of decimating yew forests
- every aspect of public administration throws up its own idiocies
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