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Idiocy vs Idiotic - What's the difference?

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Idiotic is a related term of idiocy.



As a noun idiocy

is the state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average; mental retardation.

As an adjective idiotic is

pertaining to or resembling an idiot; afflicted with idiocy.

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.

    Synonyms

    * imbecility * stupidity

    References

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    idiotic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ?idiotick (qualifier)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to or resembling an idiot; afflicted with idiocy.
  • Having the quality of idiocy; very foolish; stupid; nonsensical.
  • Synonyms

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