Fatuity: meaning, definitions and examples
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fatuity
[ fษหtjuห.ษช.ti ]
general usage
Fatuity refers to the quality or state of being fatuous, which means silly or foolish. It implies a lack of intelligence, especially when someone acts in a way that is absurd or nonsensical. Fatuity can be a result of naivety or ignorance and is often used to describe actions or behaviors that are misguided or devoid of common sense. The term is somewhat formal and is less frequently used in everyday conversation.
Synonyms
absurdity, foolishness, idiocy, senselessness.
Examples of usage
- His fatuity during the discussion was quite embarrassing.
- She couldn't believe the fatuity of his decision.
- The fatuity of the proposal was immediately apparent to everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "fatuity" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fatuidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dummheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebodohan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัััััั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupota
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท futilitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ fatuidad
๐น๐ท saรงmalฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฆฌ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hloupost
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบposลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข
๐ธ๐ฎ neumnost
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskuleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaqlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ fatuidad
Etymology
The word 'fatuity' originated from the Latin 'fatuus', which means 'foolish, stupid, or weak-minded'. The transition into Middle English occurred through Old French. The term emerged in English use around the late 15th century, initially describing a more general state of foolishness. Over time, it has come to be associated with a specific lack of intelligence or sound judgment. Although it is not commonly used in everyday speech today, it retains a presence in literary and more formal contexts. The concept behind fatuity reflects societal attitudes toward intellect and decision-making, often serving as a critique of certain behaviors or beliefs considered lacking in rationality or common sense.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,148 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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