Idiocy: meaning, definitions and examples
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idiocy
[ หษชdiษsi ]
general use
Idiocy refers to extreme foolishness or a lack of intelligence. It is often used to describe actions or decisions that are perceived as notably unwise or nonsensical. The term can also be associated with a state of being that is seen as silly or absurd.
Synonyms
foolishness, ignorance, insanity, stupidity
Examples of usage
- His idiocy was evident when he attempted to fix the car without any tools.
- The proposal was dismissed due to its sheer idiocy.
- They laughed at her idiocy for believing such a ridiculous story.
Translations
Translations of the word "idiocy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น idiotia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคตเคเฅเคซเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Idiotie
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebodohan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดัะพัะธะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ idiotyzm
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท idiotie
๐ช๐ธ idiotez
๐น๐ท aptallฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ idiocie
๐ธ๐ฐ idiotizmus
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ ข
๐ธ๐ฎ idiotizem
๐ฎ๐ธ heimskuleiki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปััะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ idiotizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiotez
Word origin
The word 'idiocy' originates from the Greek word 'idiotes', which referred to a private citizen, someone not involved in public life or expertise. This term evolved in Latin to 'idiota', which carried the meaning of a person lacking professional skill or knowledge. Over time, the connotation shifted to imply not just a lack of knowledge, but a notable lack of intelligence or common sense. By the late 17th century, 'idiocy' began to be commonly used in English as a reference to mental deficits or extreme foolishness. Its usage in literature and common language has fluctuated, but it remains a vivid descriptor for actions or ideas considered irrational or nonsensical.