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farcical


Meanings
  • adjective

    lacking in seriousness, sincerity, or importance; absurd or ridiculous

    - "The trial was farcical with the judge laughing at the evidence presented."
    - "The politician's promises were farcical, and everyone knew it."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with farcical
carical , farcicalical , marital
Variants
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farcical , farcicalities , farcicality , farcically
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'bringing forth a play' or 'acting,' farcical comes from the Latin word 'farciri,' which means 'to stuff or fill.' The modern sense of the word, meaning 'absurd or ridiculous,' likely developed from the idea of a play that was so filled with absurdities that it was farcical.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'farcical' comes from the Latin word 'farciri,' which means 'to stuff or fill.'

  2. Farcical situations have been used in literature and theater for centuries to create comedic and absurd situations.

  3. The term 'farcical' is often used in legal contexts to describe trials or proceedings that are absurd or ridiculous.

  4. In some languages, the word for 'farcical' has a similar meaning but a different origin. For example, in French, the word 'farcire' means 'to stuff,' and the adjective 'farcical' comes from it.

  5. The term 'farcical' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'ridiculous,' but 'farcical' implies a greater sense of absurdity or silliness.


Related Concepts
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  1. absurdism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the inherent absurdity of the human condition and the futility of attempting to find meaning in a meaningless universe. Farcical situations and ideas often fit within the absurdist framework.

  2. comedy: A genre of literature, theater, film, and television that uses humor, satire, and irony to explore human experiences and situations. Farcical situations and characters often fit within the comedic genre.


Culture
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Farcical has been used extensively in literature and theater to create comedic and absurd situations. In Charles Dickens' novel 'Barnaby Rudge,' the character Dolly Varden is described as a 'farcical' character due to her absurd behavior and exaggerated appearance. In modern times, farcical has been used to describe situations or people that are absurd or ridiculous, often in a comedic context.

How to Memorize "farcical"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a play or situation that is filled with absurdities and ridiculous elements. Visualize the characters behaving in a farcical manner, and try to remember the word when you think of such a scene.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word farcical with the idea of an absurd or ridiculous situation. Remember that anything that is farcical lacks seriousness or importance and is often used for comedic effect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the word 'farce' and associating it with the idea of absurd or ridiculous situations. This can help you remember the meaning of the word.


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