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imbecility

n.
UK //ɪmbɪsˈɪlɪti// im·be·cil·i·ty
Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English inbecillite, from Middle French imbecilité, imbecillité, and its etymon Classical Latin imbēcillitās. By surface analysis, imbecile + -ity.

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