idiocy
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i noun, plural id·i·o·cies.
1.
utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.
2.
Psychology. (no longer in technical use; considered offensive) the state of being an idiot.
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idiocy (ˈɪdɪəsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | (not in technical usage) severe mental retardation |
| 2. | foolishness or senselessness; stupidity |
| 3. | a foolish act or remark |
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Idiocy
is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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idiocy id·i·o·cy (ĭd'ē-ə-sē)
n.
The state or condition of being an idiot; profound mental retardation.
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Example sentences
To suggest that is how a speech should be delivered is cretinous idiocy.
But others view a doctor's willingness to film his work as a sign of idiocy.
Why you do not understand this is a testament your idiocy.
Guest, in particular, does a wonderful job of capturing his character's sincere idiocy.
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