absonous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈæb.sə.nəs/ (US)
Etymology
From Latin absonus, from ab- (“away”) + sonus (“sound”).
Meanings
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(obsolete) Discordant; inharmonious; incongruous.
absonous to our reason
1665, Joseph Glanville, Scepsis Scientifica:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most absonous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more absonous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |