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absurd

The correct spelling is absurd.

How to pronounce absurd

/æbˈzɝd/
noun

IPA: /æbˈzɝd/

Say it like: Abs-urd

The correct spelling is absurd. An absurdity.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An absurdity.
  2. 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. 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. 2.Inharmonious; dissonant.
  3. 3.Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.
  4. 4.Dealing with absurdism.

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