Meaning & Definition of word "Absurdity"

Absurdity

əbˈsɜːrdəti

1. The quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.
- Example: The absurdity of the situation made everyone burst into laughter.
2. An absurd thing or an instance of absurd behavior.
- Example: His claim that he could fly was a perfect example of absurdity.
3. A state of foolishness or senselessness.
- Example: In the midst of the crisis, the absurdity of arguing about trivial matters became apparent.
4. Logical incongruity or lack of sense.
- Example: The absurdity of the laws that allowed such discrimination led to protests.

Late Latin 'absurdus', meaning 'out of tune' or 'incongruous'.

the absurdity of life:

The inherent ridiculousness and incongruences present in daily existence.

an absurdity in itself:

Something that is inherently ridiculous or nonsensical on its own.

absurdity to the extreme:

A situation or act that is extraordinarily ridiculous.

absurd:

Adjective describing something as nonsensical or ridiculous.

absurdist:

A person or artistic movement that explores the absurd and irrational aspects of human existence.

absurdism:

A philosophical perspective that emphasizes the irrationality of life.

Meaning: That's absurd!

Example Sentence: When I heard the price of that concert ticket, I thought, 'That's absurd!'

Meaning: Absolute absurdity

Example Sentence: Trying to pay with Monopoly money is absolute absurdity.