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absurd definition

ab·surd (ab sʉrd′, -zʉrd′; əb-)

adjective

so clearly untrue or unreasonable as to be laughable or ridiculous

Etymology: Fr absurde < L absurdus, not to be heard of < ab-, intens. + surdus, dull, deaf, insensible

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