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Meaning & Definition of Preposterous in English

English

Preposterous

Pronunciation:

/prɪˈpɒstərəs/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Meaning and Definition of Preposterous

1. Primary Definition

completely ridiculous; contrived and out of proportion.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

    Example Sentence: The idea that the Earth is flat is preposterous.

  • Definition: Situations or remarks that are extremely unreasonable or illogical.

    Example Sentence: He made preposterous claims about his abilities.

  • Definition: Describing something that is unbelievable or outrageous in nature.

    Example Sentence: The preposterous cost of the event surprised everyone.

Etymology

Origin: Late Latin 'praeposterus' meaning 'placed in reverse order'.

Synonyms

absurd | ridiculous | ludicrous | foolish | nonsensical

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • a preposterous claim: an assertion that is extremely absurd or ridiculous.
  • preposterous notion: an idea that defies reason or logic.

Translations

  • Spanish: absurdo
  • French: absurde
  • German: absurd
  • Russian: абсурдный

Related Words

  • absurd: inconsistent with reason or logic.
  • ridiculous: deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
  • ludicrous: so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.

Slang Meanings of preposterous

  • Meaning: wacky

    Example Sentence: That suggestion is just wacky and preposterous.

  • Meaning: crazy talk

    Example Sentence: What you just said is crazy talk, totally preposterous.