idiocy

[ id-ee-uh-see ]
/ ˈɪd i ə si /

noun, plural id·i·o·cies.

utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, etc.: All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy.
Psychology. (no longer in technical use; considered offensive) the state of being an idiot.

Origin of idiocy

1520–30; idio(t) + -cy; compare Greek idiōteía uncouthness

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British Dictionary definitions for idiocy

idiocy
/ (ˈɪdɪəsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

(not in technical usage) severe mental retardation
foolishness or senselessness; stupidity
a foolish act or remark

Medical definitions for idiocy

idiocy
[ ĭdē-ə-sē ]

n.

The state or condition of being an idiot; profound mental retardation.