absurdity

Word parts

absurd + -ity

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ or /æbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/ or /əbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ or /əbˈzɝd.ɪ.ti/

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Noun

Singular absurdity

Plural absurdities

1. (countable) An absurdity is something that is absurd or crazy.
   • Synonym: fatuity
2. (uncountable) Absurdity is the measurement of how absurd something is.
   • Synonyms: absurdness and ridiculousness

Related words

• absurd
• absurdness
• absurdly