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different between idiocy vs foolishness

idiocy

English

Alternative forms

  • idiotcy (archaic)

Etymology

From French idiotie, from Old French idiot. Displaced earlier idiotacy, idiotry.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??di.?si/

Noun

idiocy (countable and uncountable, plural idiocies)

  1. (dated, psychology, now derogatory) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation; intellectual disability.
  2. An act lacking intelligence or sense; an instance of senselessness; extremely foolish behaviour.

Synonyms

  • imbecility
  • stupidity

Related terms

  • idiot
  • idiotic
  • idiotically
  • idiocracy

Translations

References

  • idiocy at OneLook Dictionary Search

Anagrams

  • dioicy

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foolishness

English

Etymology

From Middle English folishnesse, follissnesse, equivalent to foolish +? -ness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?fu?l??n?s/

Noun

foolishness (countable and uncountable, plural foolishnesses)

  1. (uncountable) The state of being foolish.
  2. (countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

Synonyms

  • imprudence, folly
  • extravagance, irresponsibility
  • indiscretion, absurdity
  • ridiculousness
  • stupidity

Antonyms

  • wisdom

Related terms

  • fool

Translations

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