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Idiocy vs Mongolism - What's the difference?

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Idiocy is a synonym of mongolism.


As nouns the difference between idiocy and mongolism

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 mongolism is down syndrome.

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

    References

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    mongolism

    English

    Noun

    (Down syndrome) (-)
  • Down syndrome

    • Related terms

    * mongol * mongoloid * mong