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The meaning of the word "Absurd" in English


Absurd a. : Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and fiatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; as, an absurd person, an absurd opinion; an absurd dream.

Absurd n. : An absurdity.

Example:
How is waiting for godot an Absurd play? (From the threater of the Absurd)?

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Defination from the web:
absurd from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... 1 : ridiculously unreasonable, unsound, or incongruous <an absurd argument> ... 

synonyms
  (adjective) cockeyed
  (adjective) derisory
  (adjective) idiotic
  (adjective) laughable
  (adjective) ludicrous
  (adjective) nonsensical
  (adjective) preposterous
  (adjective) ridiculous
  (noun) the absurd
  (noun) situation
  (noun) state of affairs
similar terms
  (adjective) foolish
  (adjective) illogical
  (adjective) unlogical


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