absurd
Translation
ridiculous, unreasonable, illogical
Examples
That's an absurd suggestion.
That's an absurd suggestion.
The whole situation is completely absurd.
The whole situation is completely absurd.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is absurd to describe something as ridiculous or illogical The idea is completely absurd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridiculous, ludicrous, preposterous; Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, logical
Etymology
From Latin 'absurdus' (out of tune, discordant), from 'ab-' (away from) + 'surdus' (deaf, dull).
Memory Tips
Imagine something so 'out of tune' with reality that it's ridiculous.