feeblemindedness

feeblemindedness, deficiency in intelligence. The term is no longer generally used medically or psychologically. The term intellectual disability is preferred.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: feeblemindedness
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 09 May 2008
Access Date: February 22, 2025