absurdness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æbˈsɝd.nəs/ (US)
- (US) audio
- /əbˈsɝd.nəs/ (US)
- /əbˈsɜːd.nəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /æbˈzɝd.nəs/ (US)
- /əbˈzɝd.nəs/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English absurd Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English absurdness From absurd + -ness.
Meanings
- (countable, rare, uncountable) The quality of being absurd; absurdity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| absurdnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |