IMBECILITY

imbecility. Imbecility, n. weakness, feebleness, languor, decay

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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. ☞ 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.