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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"

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

    Preposterous means very silly or stupid, or completely unreasonable and ridiculous. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms, related words, and translations.

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

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

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › preposterousPREPOSTEROUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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

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

    Preposterous means extremely unreasonable and foolish. It comes from Latin praeposterus, meaning reversed or inverted. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations and sentences with preposterous.

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

    Preposterous means very silly or stupid, or completely unreasonable and ridiculous. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms and examples from various sources.

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

    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."

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

    Preposterous means contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of preposterous, as well as related words and idioms, in this comprehensive online dictionary.

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

    Preposterous means completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you. It can also mean unusual in a way that is silly or that shocks you. See synonyms, pronunciation and usage notes.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'preposterous' - Collins Online...

    Preposterous means extremely unreasonable and foolish. Learn how to use this word in sentences, find synonyms, pronunciation, and translations in different languages.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of preposterous – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

    Preposterous means extremely stupid or absurd. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and languages with examples and translations.