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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions absurd noun  (obsolete) An absurdity. — Pope (with the) That which is absurd. adjective (more absurd or absurder, most aburb or absurdest) Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; as, an person, an opinion; an dream. Quotations This proffer is and reasonless. - Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part I, V-iv This phrase to call a villain great. - w:Alexander Pope Etymology: Latin absurdus, harsh-sounding; ab + (probably) a derivative from the root svar, to sound; not connected with surd: compare French absurde.      Full Definition of absurd  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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