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.
"Cruelty . . . argues not only a depravedness of nature,
but also a meanness of courage and imbecility of mind."
--Sir W. Temple.
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.
imbecility n 1: retardation more severe than a moron but
not as severe as an idiot 2: a stupid mistake [syn: stupidity, betise, folly, foolishness]
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