Translation
absurd, ridiculous
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Word origin
From Latin absurdus ('out of tune, senseless'), built on surdus ('deaf, muffled'). What is absurd first sounded wrong to the ear.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- absurdus
- English cognates
- absurd
Grammar
Examples
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That idea is completely absurd.
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He tells absurd stories.
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The world has turned absurd.
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His answer was absurd and unkind.
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That is absurd, nobody is going to believe it.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 4: absurde, tache, prononcer and 7 more words.