Debilism

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A hereditary condition characterized by low intelligence in which one can understand words but not abstract concepts. uncountable

    "Psychological examinations Lower intelligence levels predominated in group B (in 5 out of 7 persons examined, including debilism in 2, and mental retardation in 3)."

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"Psychological examinations Lower intelligence levels predominated in group B (in 5 out of 7 persons examined, including debilism in 2, and mental retardation in 3)."

Etymology

Compare Polish debilizm and Russian дебилизм (debilizm), ultimately from Latin debilis (“weak; disabled”). By surface analysis, debile + -ism.

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