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absurdist

ab·surd·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-sur-dist, -zur-]
    • /æbˈsɜr dɪst, -ˈzɜr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-sur-dist, -zur-]
    • /æbˈsɜr dɪst, -ˈzɜr-/

Definitions of absurdist word

  • adjective absurdist An absurdist play or other work shows how absurd some aspect of society or human behaviour is. 3
  • adjective absurdist (of a play or other work) showing the absurdity of some aspect of society or human behaviour 3
  • noun absurdist a writer in the absurdist genre 3
  • adjective absurdist designating or holding the belief that human existence is absurd, irrational, meaningless, etc. 3
  • adjective absurdist of, relating to, or associated with the theater of the absurd 3
  • noun absurdist an absurdist thinker, writer, etc. 3

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Origin of absurdist

First appearance:

before 1950
One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55; absurd + -ist

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Parts of speech for Absurdist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

absurdist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

absurdist usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with absurdist

  • what is absurdist theatre?
  • how to write an absurdist play?
  • what is absurdist comedy?

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