absurdities Definition
things that are ridiculous or unreasonable, often to the point of being humorous.
Using absurdities: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absurdities" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The absurdities of the situation made everyone laugh.
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The book is full of absurdities and contradictions.
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The politician's statement was full of absurdities and lies.
absurdities Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with absurdities
a term used to describe a type of play that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence by employing disjointed, repetitious, and meaningless dialogue, as well as purposeless and repetitive actions
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Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' is a classic example of a play belonging to the theater of the absurd.
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The existentialist philosopher Albert Camus wrote about the absurdity of life in his book 'The Myth of Sisyphus.'
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The anti-war novel 'Catch-22' by Joseph Heller explores the absurdity of war through its portrayal of the experiences of American soldiers during World War II.
Origins of absurdities
from Latin 'absurdus', meaning 'out of tune'
Summary: absurdities in Brief
'Absurdities' [əbˈsɜːrdɪtiz] refer to things that are ridiculous or unreasonable, often to the point of being humorous. It can be used to describe situations, statements, or behaviors that are illogical or nonsensical. The phrase 'the theater of the absurd' denotes a type of play that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence, while 'absurdity of life' and 'absurdity of war' refer to the idea that life and war are inherently meaningless and irrational.
