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Uncommonabsurd
The correct spelling is absurd.
How to pronounce absurd
/æbˈzɝd/
nounIPA: /æbˈzɝd/
Say it like: Abs-urd
The correct spelling is absurd. An absurdity.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An absurdity.
- 2.(often preceded by the) The opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence.
adjective
- 1.Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
- 2.Inharmonious; dissonant.
- 3.Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.
- 4.Dealing with absurdism.
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