absurdity
|ab-surd-i-ty|
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/əbˈsɜːrdəti/
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/əbˈsɜːdɪti/
ridiculousness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'absurdity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absurditas', where 'absurdus' meant 'out of tune'.
Historical Evolution
'absurditas' transformed into the Old French word 'absurdité', and eventually became the modern English word 'absurdity'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'out of tune or discordant', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ridiculous or unreasonable'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.
The absurdity of the situation made everyone laugh.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 23:51