Obtundities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An instance of dulling, particularly relating to the reduction of intensity in sensory perception
2. a state of being obtuse or less sharp mentally or physically
3. a phenomenon where sensitivity diminishes, leading to a lessened response to stimuli

Etymology: "Obtundities" is the plural of "obtundity", a noun built from the verb "obtund" plus the English suffix "-ity", which turns an adjective or verb-based idea into a noun for a state or quality. The plural form simply counts separate instances or kinds of that state. "Obtund" is itself the source of the core sense here: to blunt, dull, or deaden something, whether a sharp edge or a sensation. Adding "-ity" yields a term for the condition of being blunted, which is why the word covers both physical bluntness and a dulled mind.