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absurd

/əbˈsɜːrd/
ab · surd əb · ˈsɜːrd
English Definition
adj. ridiculous, unreasonable
中文释义
荒谬的,荒唐的
Significado en Español
absurdo
한국어 뜻
터무니없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô lý
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab(away from)+surd(reason)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to absurd:

  1. A reasonable
  2. B ridiculous
  3. C common
  4. D serious
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B — ridiculous. “absurd” means adj. ridiculous, unreasonable

Common questions about “absurd”

What does “absurd” mean?

absurd — adj. ridiculous, unreasonable. In Chinese: 荒谬的,荒唐的.

How do you pronounce “absurd”?

absurd is pronounced /əbˈsɜːrd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · surd.

Is “absurd” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. absurd appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “absurd”?

ab(away from)+surd(reason)

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