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mielettömyys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • absurdity noun The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
  • folly noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
  • senselessness noun The state of being senseless; unsense.

Senses

mielettömyys is used for these senses in English:

  • absurdity (countable) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]
  • absurdity (uncountable) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
  • folly Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.
  • senselessness The state of being senseless; unsense.

absurdity — full definition

  1. noun The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
  2. noun A particular absurd situation, statement, or action.

folly — full definition

  1. noun A foolish act or belief, especially one with serious or costly consequences.
  2. noun An elaborate, purely decorative building constructed for visual effect rather than practical use.

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