nonsense
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🇺🇸
/ˈnɑːnˌsɛns/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɒn.səns/
meaningless words
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonsense' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'non' meaning 'not' and 'sensus' meaning 'sense'.
Historical Evolution
'nonsense' changed from the Middle English word 'nonsens' and eventually became the modern English word 'nonsense'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'that which is not sense', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'foolish or meaningless words or actions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
words or ideas that are foolish or have no meaning.
The story he told was complete nonsense.
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Noun 2
behavior or actions that are silly or unacceptable.
Stop this nonsense and get back to work.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39