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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of "idiocy"

Hi

I would like to know if the noun "idiocy" as common as its adjective, idiot? For example:

It's sheer idiocy to go driving in this weather.

What about imbecility?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Hi, I would like to know if the noun " idiocy " as common as its adjective, idiot? I would say not. These abstract noun terms are not unusual, but I'd say they are a lot less common.

— Clive

  • Hi, I would like to know if the noun " idiocy " as common as its adjective, idiot?
  • I would say not.
  • These abstract noun terms are not unusual, but I'd say they are a lot less common.
  • You could check on Google.
  • Thoughts of idiocy are usually sparked by encountering an idiot!
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Hi,

I would like to know if the noun "idiocy" as common as its adjective, idiot?

I would say not. These abstract noun terms are not unusual, but I'd say they are a lot less common. You could check on Google.

Thoughts of idiocy are usually sparked by encountering an idiot!
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