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Adjective Concept
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absurd
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Inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense WordNet 3.0
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Inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly. Wiktionary
Contrary to reason or propriety. Wiktionary (translation)
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The absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant WordNet 3.0
The absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant - Walter Lippman Open English WordNet
DERIVATION
absurdity
SIMILAR
illogical
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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absurd
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absurd

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