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   absurd

   /əbˈsəːd/

   adjective

   • 1. wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate: "the allegations are patently absurd"
   • ▪ arousing amusement or derision; ridiculous: "it may look absurd, but having a treadmill desk could improve your attention span"

   noun

   • 1. an absurd state of affairs: "the incidents that followed bordered on the absurd"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin absurdus ‘out of tune’, hence ‘irrational’; related to surdus ‘deaf, dull’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › absurdAbsurd Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous. an absurd argument. : extremely silly or ridiculous. absurd humor. 2. : having no rational or orderly relationship to human life : meaningless. an absurd universe. also : lacking order or value. an absurd existence. 3. : dealing with the absurd (see absurd entry 2) or with absurdism.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABSURD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ABSURD definition: 1. stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way: 2. things that happen that are stupid or…. Learn more.

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   Something absurd is really silly, absolutely ridiculous, or total nonsense. Thinking you can wear flip flops and a bikini to the North Pole is an absurd idea, for example. If you run into someone dressed in an absurd outfit or watch a movie full of absurd jokes, you'll probably have a good laugh.

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   ABSURD meaning: 1. stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way: 2. things that happen that are stupid or…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABSURD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false. an absurd explanation. noun. 2. the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › absurdAbsurd - definition of absurd by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false. n. 2. the absurd, the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world.

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   Irrational, deluded, or absurd thought, speech, or behaviour; delusion, absurdity. Also: an absurd, irrational, or deluded belief or remark.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › absurdABSURD Synonyms: 185 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for ABSURD: bizarre, foolish, unreal, insane, fantastical, crazy, ridiculous, strange; Antonyms of ABSURD: reasonable, realistic, wise, sound, sensible, prudent, sane, judicious.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › absurdAbsurd Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    ABSURD meaning: 1 : extremely silly, foolish, or unreasonable completely ridiculous; 2 : a state or condition of extreme silliness or foolishness an absurd or ridiculous state.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordABSURD - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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