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im·be·cil·i·ty  audio  (mb-sl-t) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. im·be·cil·i·ties
    1. Great stupidity or foolishness.
    2. Something, such as conduct or an act, that is stupid or foolish.
  2. Psychology The state or condition of being an imbecile; moderate or severe mental retardation.



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