preposterously

Meanings

• adverb

  in a way that contradicts common sense or logic

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Rhymes

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absurdly , nonsensically , ridiculously

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Variants

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preposterous , preposterously , preposterousness , preposterousnesses

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'praepostus' meaning 'placed before' and the suffix '-erously', indicating an action done in a preposterous manner.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'preposterous' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'preposterous' was used in the 17th century to describe a type of sailing vessel called a 'preposterous bark'.

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Related Concepts

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1. absurdism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the irrational and the absurd as a means of confronting the human condition.

2. satire: A literary genre that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Culture

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Preposterously has been used extensively in literature and art to convey absurdity, irony, and humor. One famous example is the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes, where the main character's actions are preposterous yet inspiring.

How to Memorize "preposterously"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting in a way that defies logic or common sense, such as a bird flying backward or a person trying to put on shoes while wearing them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preposterously' with the word 'absurdly' or 'nonsensically' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as 'P is for Preposterous, P is for Putting On Shoes Backwards'.

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