insipience

noun

in·​sip·​i·​ence

ə̇nˈsipēən(t)s

plural -s

archaic

: the quality or state of being insipient : lack of intelligence

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, from Latin insipientia folly, from insipient-, insipiens insipient + -ia -y

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