the absurd

the ab·surd

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stressed th ee ab-surd, -zurd]
- /stressed ði æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stressed th ee ab-surd, -zurd]
- /stressed ði æbˈsɜrd, -ˈzɜrd/

Definition of the absurd words

noun the absurd the conception of the world, esp in Existentialist thought, as neither designed nor predictable but irrational and meaningless 0

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the absurd popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.