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absurd in German

absurd in German is absurd — absurd means so unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.

absurd in German

absurd
adj
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. [from mid-16th c.]

What does "absurd" mean?

  1. adj So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.
    "It would be absurd to walk five miles when the bus stops outside."
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absurd in a sentence

  • It would be absurd to walk five miles when the bus stops outside.
  • The whole situation felt absurd, like something out of a farce.

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What is "absurd" in German?

"absurd" in German is absurd. absurd means: So unreasonable or illogical that it seems ridiculous.

How do you use "absurd" in a sentence?

Example: "It would be absurd to walk five miles when the bus stops outside." In German, "absurd" is absurd.

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