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Definitions for: Imbecility [n] a stupid mistake
[n] retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
Webster (1913) Definition: Im`be*cil"i*ty, n.; pl. Imbecilities. [L.
imbecillitas: cf. F. imb['e]cillit['e].]
The quality of being imbecile; weakness; feebleness, esp. of
mind.
Cruelty . . . argues not only a depravedness of nature,
but also a meanness of courage and imbecility of mind.
--Sir W.
Temple.
Note: This term is used specifically to denote natural
weakness of the mental faculties, affecting one's power
to act reasonably or intelligently.
Syn: Debility; infirmity; weakness; feebleness; impotence.
See Debility.
Synonyms: betise, folly, foolishness, stupidity
See Also: backwardness, error, fault, mental retardation, mistake, retardation, slowness, subnormality
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