absurdity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being absurd; incongruous, unreasonable, or illogical.

  - "The professor's lecture on quantum physics was so absurd that many students left the class in disbelief."
  - "The absurd rules of the restaurant made it difficult for customers to enjoy their meals."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with absurdity
nonsensical , ridiculous , preposterous , ludicrous , asinine , absurdist

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Variants

List of all variants of absurdity that leads to same result
absurdities , absurdity

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Etymology

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From Latin absurdus, 'unsuitable, inapplicable, unreasonable, foolish', from as- 'not' + sum 'be'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'absurdity' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'absurd' comes from the Latin word 'absurdus', which means 'deaf to reason'.

3. Absurdist literature gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Absurdist literature: A literary movement that emphasizes the irrational and the absurd, often using elements of the absurd to challenge conventional perceptions and provoke thought.

2. Absurdism (philosophy): A philosophical movement that emphasizes the absurdity of life and the importance of embracing that absurdity.

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Culture

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Absurdity has been a popular theme in literature and art, particularly in the works of absurdist writers such as Samuel Beckett and Eugène Ionesco. In these works, absurdity is often used to explore the meaninglessness or absurdity of life.

How to Memorize "absurdity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation that is clearly absurd, such as a donkey flying in the sky or a person trying to drink from a tree.
   - Imagine the absurd situation in detail, focusing on the incongruities and illogic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'absurdity' with the image of a clown or a circus, as these are often associated with the absurd and irrational.
   - Create a mental image of a clown or a circus every time you encounter the word 'absurdity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Seemingly Bizarre Situation Ridiculously Unfolds' to remember the meaning of absurdity.
   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the definition of absurdity.

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