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- [ab-surd, -zurd]
- /æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/
- /əbˈsɜːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-surd, -zurd]
- /æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/
Definitions of absurd word
- adjective absurd If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense. 3
- adjective absurd The absurd is something that is absurd. 3
- adjective absurd at variance with reason; manifestly false 3
- adjective absurd ludicrous; ridiculous 3
- adjective absurd so clearly untrue or unreasonable as to be laughable or ridiculous 3
- adjective absurd utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue; contrary to all reason or common sense; laughably foolish or false: an absurd explanation. 1
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Origin of absurd
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60, absurd is from the Latin word absurdus out of tune, uncouth, ridiculous. See ab-, surd
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Parts of speech for Absurd
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absurd popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for absurd
adj absurd
- crazy — If you describe someone or something as crazy, you think they are very foolish or strange.
- illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.
- ludicrous — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- goofy — ridiculous; silly; wacky; nutty: a goofy little hat.
adjective absurd
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
- strange — unusual, extraordinary, or curious; odd; queer: a strange remark to make.
- bizarre — Something that is bizarre is very odd and strange.
- farcical — pertaining to or of the nature of farce.
- senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
Antonyms for absurd
adj absurd
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
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