absurdity
Absurdity (noun) means the quality of being absurd or ridiculous. Example: “The absurdity of the excuse made everyone laugh.”
How to Use Absurdity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being ridiculous or illogical, or a specific example of that.
Word Forms
absurdities plural
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The _____ of the excuse made everyone laugh.
Etymology
From Middle French absurdité or Late Latin absurditas, based on Latin absurdus — formed as absurd plus -ity.
Rhymes for absurdity
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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.
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