absurdity
9 synonyms and 5 antonyms for absurdity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
“The absurdity of the excuse made everyone laugh.”
Opposites
How to use absurdity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer absurdity
the absurdity of
point out the absurdity
Etymology
From Middle French absurdité or Late Latin absurditas, based on Latin absurdus — formed as absurd plus -ity.
Full origin of absurdity →Frequently asked questions
What does “absurdity” mean?
The word “absurdity” means the quality of being absurd or ridiculous. In plain terms, the state of being ridiculous or illogical, or a specific example of that.
How do you pronounce “absurdity”?
“Absurdity” is pronounced uhb-SURD-ih-tee (/æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).
How do you use “absurdity” in a sentence?
Here is “absurdity” used in a sentence: “The absurdity of the excuse made everyone laugh.”
What part of speech is “absurdity”?
“Absurdity” is a noun.
Where does the word “absurdity” come from?
The word “absurdity” comes from Late Latin. From Middle French absurdité or Late Latin absurditas, based on Latin absurdus — formed as absurd plus -ity.
Is “absurdity” a common word?
“Absurdity” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “absurdity” have?
“Absurdity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
