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   pre·pos·ter·ous

   /prəˈpäst(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous: "a preposterous suggestion"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. preposterously adverb
   • 2. preposterousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREPOSTEROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. formaluk/prɪˈpɒs.tər.əs/us/prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.əs/ Add to word listAdd to word list. very silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion. Synonyms. absurd. cockeyed. idiotic. laughable. ludicrous. nonsensical. ridiculous. Related word. preposterously. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Stupid and silly.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preposterousPreposterous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PREPOSTEROUS is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd. How to use preposterous in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › preposterousPreposterous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of preposterous. adjective. incongruous;inviting ridicule. “a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history” synonyms: absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous. foolish. devoid of good sense or judgment. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Preposterous."

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › preposterousPREPOSTEROUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Preposterous definition: completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless. See examples of PREPOSTEROUS used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREPOSTEROUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. formal us / prɪˈpɑː.stɚ.əs / uk / prɪˈpɒs.t ə r.əs / Add to word list. very silly or stupid: The very idea is preposterous! a preposterous suggestion. Synonyms. absurd. cockeyed. idiotic. laughable. ludicrous. nonsensical. ridiculous. Related word. absurdity. absurdly. adolescent. against your better judgment idiom. dopey. dopily. dorky.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREPOSTEROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe something as preposterous, you mean that it is extremely unreasonable and foolish.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › preposterousPreposterous - definition of preposterous by The Free Dictionary

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   Define preposterous. preposterous synonyms, preposterous pronunciation, preposterous translation, English dictionary definition of preposterous. adj. Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionpreposterous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of preposterous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPREPOSTEROUS definition in American English | Collins English...

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    If you describe something as preposterous, you mean that it is extremely unreasonable and foolish. The whole idea was preposterous.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPREPOSTEROUS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PREPOSTEROUS definition: extremely stupid: . Learn more.