Laputan

(lə-pyo͞otˈn)

adjective
Absurdly impractical or visionary, especially to the neglect of more useful activity.

Origin:

Origin: After the flying island of Laputa in Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, where absurd projects are pursued and useful pursuits neglected

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Related Forms:

  • La·puˈtan noun
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