Word: absurd
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ab
surd
Definition: Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
Morphemes:
Affix: absurd
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab
Language: la
Decoded: ab
Meaning: away from, out
Affix: surdus
Language: la
Decoded: surdus
Meaning: silent, deaf, dull-sounding