Meaning & Definition of word "Absurd"
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Absurd
/əbˈsɜrd/
noun:
- 1. The quality or state of being ridiculous or unreasonable.
- Example: He laughed at the absurd of the situation we found ourselves in.
- 2. A situation or behavior that is wildly unreasonable or illogical.
- Example: The absurd of his actions could not be justified, no matter how he explained them.
adjective:
- 1. Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
- Example: It is absurd to think that she would quit her job without having another one lined up.
- 2. Inconsistent with reason or logic.
- Example: The idea that the world is flat is an absurd notion that has been debunked.
- 3. Having no meaning; ridiculous.
- Example: The committee's decision seemed absurd to those who understood the situation.
Etymology
From Latin 'absurdus' meaning 'out of tune, ridiculous'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
absurdity of life:
The concept that life can be illogical or meaningless.
absurd condition:
A situation that is wildly unreasonable or foolish.
absurd notion:
An idea that is ridiculous or nonsensical.
Related Words
nonsense:
Something that does not make sense or has no meaning.
irrational:
Not logical or reasonable.
illogical:
Not using or showing good reasoning.
Slang Meanings of absurd
Meaning: That’s absurd!
Example Sentence: When I heard his excuse, I thought, 'That's absurd!'
Meaning: Absurdly funny
Example Sentence: The movie was absurdly funny, I couldn't stop laughing.