absurdity
Translation
absurdity, ridiculousness, preposterousness
Examples
We laughed at the absurdity of the situation.
We laughed at the absurdity of the situation.
The play highlights the absurdities of modern life.
The play highlights the absurdities of modern life.
Grammar Patterns
the absurdity of ((sth.)) We laughed at the absurdity of the situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ridiculousness, nonsense; Antonyms: logic, reason
Etymology
From 'absurd' + the noun-forming suffix '-ity', meaning the state or quality of being absurd.
Memory Tips
Think of a city ('-ity') full of absurd things. Welcome to 'absurd-ity'.