Definition

The state or quality of being ridiculous or unreasonable, often in a way that is difficult to understand or accept.

Example

The absurdity of the situation made everyone laugh.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new movie everyone's talking about?

Yeah, I heard it's filled with absurdity and strange plot twists.

I can't believe they would make something so weird.

Right? But sometimes the absurdity makes it entertaining!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Absurdity is formed from "absurdus" (from Latin, meaning out of tune or incongruous) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word refers to the state of being ridiculous or illogical, often in a way that is laughable or nonsensical.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'out of tune' or doesn't make sense — that's what absurdity means, the quality of being ridiculous or illogical.

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