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absurd

UK/әb'sә:d/US
IELTSTOEFLGREB2

Definitions

adj.

Contrary to reason or common sense; ridiculous; logically contradictory.

荒谬的,不合理的,可笑的

n.

The condition of human existence being irrational and without meaning; absurdity.

荒诞(指人生的无意义状态)

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
abdown, away, reversal
+
surdroot
=absurd

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    That idea is absolutely absurd and impractical.

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