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absurdity

uhb-SURD-ih-tee

Absurdity (noun) means the quality of being absurd or ridiculous. Example: “The absurdity of the excuse made everyone laugh.”

noun
1
The quality of being absurd or ridiculous.
"The absurdity of the excuse made everyone laugh."
2
A particular absurd situation, statement, or action.
"The play is full of comic absurdities."

How to Use Absurdity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe state of being ridiculous or illogical, or a specific example of that.

Common pairings
sheer absurdity the absurdity of point out the absurdity

Word Forms

absurdities plural

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Etymology

From Middle French absurdité or Late Latin absurditas, based on Latin absurdus — formed as absurd plus -ity.

Origin: Late Latin

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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.

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