absurd
noun
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- noun
- verb
- adjective
- adverb
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- instance, member or derived
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Senses
Sense 1 noun
a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth
Types & categories
- situation hypernym
Sense 2 adjective
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant
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Sense 3 adjective
incongruous;inviting ridicule
the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | situation |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | absurdity |
| 2 | similar to | Related & opposite | illogical |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | silliness |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | absurdity |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | deride |
| 3 | similar to | Related & opposite | foolish |