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inanity

English

Etymology

From French inanité, from Latin inanitas

Pronunciation

  • enPR: ?-n?n?-?t-?, IPA(key): /??næn?ti/
  • Hyphenation: i?nan?i?ty

Noun

inanity (countable and uncountable, plural inanities)

  1. (uncountable) The property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness.
  2. Something that is inane.
    Working in any bureaucracy means being bedeviled by inanities daily.

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foolishness

English

Etymology

From Middle English folishnesse, follissnesse, equivalent to foolish +? -ness.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?fu?l??n?s/

Noun

foolishness (countable and uncountable, plural foolishnesses)

  1. (uncountable) The state of being foolish.
  2. (countable) A thing or event that is foolish, or an absurdity.

Synonyms

  • imprudence, folly
  • extravagance, irresponsibility
  • indiscretion, absurdity
  • ridiculousness
  • stupidity

Antonyms

  • wisdom

Related terms

  • fool

Translations

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