absurdity

[əbˈsɜːdəti]

absurdity Definition

  • 1the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable
  • 2something that is absurd or ridiculous

Using absurdity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absurdity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The absurdity of the situation was not lost on anyone.

  • Example

    The idea that the earth is flat is an absurdity.

  • Example

    The absurdity of his argument was immediately apparent.

absurdity Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with absurdity

  • a method of proving the falsity of a premise by showing that its logical consequence is absurd or contradictory

    Example

    The philosopher used reductio ad absurdum to demonstrate the fallacy of the argument.

  • a genre of plays that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence by employing disjointed, repetitious, and meaningless dialogue, as well as unconventional staging techniques

    Example

    Samuel Beckett's play 'Waiting for Godot' is often cited as a classic example of theatre of the absurd.

  • the idea that human existence is inherently meaningless or irrational

    Example

    The existentialist philosopher Albert Camus wrote extensively about the absurdity of life.

Origins of absurdity

from Latin 'absurdus', meaning 'out of tune'

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Summary: absurdity in Brief

'Absurdity' [əbˈsɜːdəti] refers to the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable. It can also denote something that is absurd or ridiculous. The term extends into phrases like 'reductio ad absurdum,' a method of proving the falsity of a premise, and 'theatre of the absurd,' a genre of plays that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence. 'Absurdity of life' is a philosophical concept that suggests human existence is inherently meaningless or irrational.