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absurdity

noun ab·sur·di·ty \əb-ˈsər-də-tē, -ˈzər-\

plural ab·sur·di·ties

Definition of ABSURDITY

: the quality or state of being absurd : absurdness

: something that is absurd

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Synonyms: folly, asininity, bêtise, fatuity, foolery, foppery, idiocy, imbecility, inanity, insanity, lunacy, stupidity

Antonyms: prudence, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sanity, sapience, sensibleness, soundness, wisdom

ABSURDITIES Defined for Kids

noun ab·sur·di·ty \əb-ˈsər-də-tē, -ˈzər-\

plural ab·sur·di·ties

: the fact of being ridiculous <the absurdity of the situation>

: something that is ridiculous <Every day there is some new absurdity to deal with.>

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