Meaning
The state or condition of being an idiot; the quality of having an intelligence level far below average.
Etymology
Origin: French
From French idiotie, from Old French idiot. Displaced earlier idiotacy, idiotry. Equivalent to idiot + -cy. By surface analysis, idio- + -cy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
idioticnessimbecilitymoronicitymental retardationintellectual disabilityidiocityidiotacyidiotcyidioteryidioticalness
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: