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absurdity
noun ab·sur·di·ty \əb-ˈsər-də-tē, -ˈzər-\
plural ab·sur·di·ties
Definition of ABSURDITY
1
: the quality or state of being absurd : absurdness
2
: something that is absurd
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First Known Use of ABSURDITY
1528
ABSURDITY Defined for Kids
absurdity
noun ab·sur·di·ty \əb-ˈsər-də-tē, -ˈzər-\
plural ab·sur·di·ties
Definition of ABSURDITY for Kids
1
: the fact of being ridiculous <the absurdity of the situation>
2
: something that is ridiculous <Every day there is some new absurdity to deal with.>
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