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absurd

Pronunciation: /əbˈsəːd/

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Definition of absurd

adjective

  • wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate:the allegations are patently absurd
  • arousing amusement or derision; ridiculous:short skirts and knee socks looked absurd on such a tall girl

noun

(the absurd)
  • an absurd state of affairs:the incidents that followed bordered on the absurd

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin absurdus 'out of tune', hence 'irrational'; related to surdus 'deaf, dull'

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