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Imbecility Definition & Meaning

imbecility
noun
  1. retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot
  2. a stupid mistake

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Frequently asked questions

What does imbecility mean?
retardation more severe than a moron but not as severe as an idiot a stupid mistake
What part of speech is imbecility?
Imbecility is a noun.
How many definitions does imbecility have?
Imbecility has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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