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Meaning of absurd

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

absurd

Pronunciation:/æbˈzɝd//əbˈsɜːd//æbˈsɝd/

noun

Definitions

  1. An absurdity.

  2. (often preceded by the) The opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence.

adjective

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. Inharmonious; dissonant.

  3. Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.

  4. Dealing with absurdism.