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   ab·surd

   /əbˈsərd/

   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"

   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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   The meaning of ABSURD is ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous : extremely silly or ridiculous. How to use absurd in a sentence. Surd and Absurd

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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 definition: utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false. See examples of ABSURD used in a sentence.

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

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   absurd means utterly opposed to truth or reason: an absurd claim. ridiculous implies that something is fit only to be laughed at, perhaps contemptuously: a ridiculous suggestion. preposterous implies an extreme of foolishness: a preposterous proposal.

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

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   absurd, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary. Revised 2011. absurd adjective & noun. Meaning & use. Adjective. Expand. 1. Of a thing: against or without reason or propriety… 2. † Music. Inharmonious, jarring, out of tune. Cf. absurdity… 3. Causing amusement or derision; ridiculous, silly. 4.