English to English
absurd
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adjective (a)
- Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly 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.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless(noun.state)Example:
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth.
source: wordnet30 - An absurdity.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense(adj.all)Example:
The absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant.
source: wordnet30 - incongruous;inviting ridicule(adj.all)Example:
The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework.
source: wordnet30