absurd

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əbˈzɜːd/ or /əbˈsɜːd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /æbˈsɝd/ or /æbˈzɝd/ or /əbˈsɝd/ or /əbˈzɝd/
• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /æbˈzɝd/

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Adjective

Positive absurd

Comparative absurder

Superlative absurdest

1. Something absurd is ridiculous and stupid.

   Saying that a fish cannot swim in water is just absurd.

   It was absurd for him to start a business selling rusty nails!

Related words

• absurdity
• absurdly
• absurdness