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Definition of idiocy noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

idiocy

noun
 
/ˈɪdiəsi/
 
/ˈɪdiəsi/
(plural idiocies)
(formal)
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  1. [uncountable] very stupid behaviour; the state of being very stupid synonym stupidity
    • It is sheer idiocy to go climbing in this weather.
  2. [countable] a very stupid act, remark, etc.
    • the idiocies of bureaucracy
    3. Word Originearly 16th cent. (originally denoting low intelligence): from idiot, probably on the pattern of pairs such as lunatic, lunacy.
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