Meaning of 'absurd'

Find the meaning of the word ‘absurd’

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Meaning of ‘absurd’

3 definitions found.

absurd

adjective

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

Example: "the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant- Walter Lippman"

adjective

incongruous

Synonyms: ridiculous

noun

a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless

Example: "The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth--Albert Camus"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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