As nouns the difference between idiocy and acuity
is that
idiocy is (psychology) the state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation while
acuity is sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
Other Comparisons: What's the difference?
idiocy English
Alternative forms
* idiotcy
Noun
( idiocies)
(psychology) The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation.
An act lacking intelligence or sense; an instance of senselessness; extremely foolish behaviour.
- The administrators, growing tired of such idiocy , put a new policy in place.
Related terms
* idiot
* idiotic
* idiotically
* idiocracy
Synonyms
* imbecility
* stupidity
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acuity English
Noun
(acuities)
Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.
Related terms
* acute
* acutance
* acuteness
* acuition
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