absurd
/əbˈsɜːrd/
ab · surd
əb · ˈsɜːrd
English Definition
adj. ridiculous, unreasonable
Significado en Español
absurdo
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Example Sentence
It's absurd to blame him for everything.
把一切都怪他太荒唐了。
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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:
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A
reasonable
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B
ridiculous
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C
common
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D
serious
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B — ridiculous.
“absurd” means adj. ridiculous, unreasonable
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The idea of a fish riding a bicycle is completely ______.
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A
sensible
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B
absurd
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C
logical
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D
reasonable
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B — absurd.
“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.
How do you use “absurd” in a sentence?
It's absurd to blame him for everything. (把一切都怪他太荒唐了。)
What are synonyms for “absurd”?
ridiculous, silly — all close in meaning to absurd (adj. ridiculous, unreasonable).
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)
