imbecility Meaning & Definition
/ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/
What Does Imbecility Mean?
As a noun, imbecility means The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind. It can also mean Something imbecilic; a stupid action, behaviour, etc.
Imbecility: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/ |
| Synonyms | folly, foolishness and betise |
| Plural | imbecilities |
Imbecility Definition (Noun)
- The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, especially of mind.
- Something imbecilic; a stupid action, behaviour, etc.
Synonyms of Imbecility
Imbecility synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
imbecility (countable and uncountable, plural imbecilities)
Origin of Imbecility
From Middle English inbecillite, from Middle French imbecilité, imbecillité, and its etymon Classical Latin imbēcillitās.[1] By surface analysis, imbecile + -ity.
Questions People Ask About Imbecility
What part of speech is imbecility?
Imbecility is a noun.
What is another word for imbecility?
Words with a similar meaning to imbecility include folly, foolishness and betise. See the full list of imbecility synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of imbecility?
The plural of imbecility is imbecilities.