'Imbecility' definitions:

Definition of 'imbecility'

From: WordNet
noun
Retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
noun
A stupid mistake [syn: stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness, imbecility]

Definition of 'Imbecility'

From: GCIDE
  • Imbecility \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. [1913 Webster]
  • Cruelty . . . argues not only a depravedness of nature, but also a meanness of courage and imbecility of mind. --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]

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