Definition of Imbecelity
Im`be*cil"i*ty (?), n.; pl.
Imbecilities (#). [L. imbecillitas: cf. F.
imbécillité.] The quality of being
imbecile; weakness; feebleness, esp. of mind.
Cruelty . . . argues not only a depravedness of
nature, but also a meanness of courage and imbecility of
mind. Sir W. Temple.
&fist; This term is used specifically to denote natural weakness
of the mental faculties, affecting one's power to act reasonably or
intelligently.
Syn. -- Debility; infirmity; weakness; feebleness;
impotence. See Debility.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
IMBECILITY, n. A kind of divine inspiration, or sacred fire affecting
censorious critics of this dictionary.
- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
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