a message whose content is at variance with reason
Used in a Sentence
absurdity
How to use absurdity in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for absurdity.
Editorial note
This just helps illustrate the absurdity of the US patent system.
Examples6
Definitions2
Parts of speech1
Quick take
a message whose content is at variance with reason
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of absurdity gathered in one view.
a ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for absurdity.
noun
a message whose content is at variance with reason
See also: absurdness, ridiculousness
noun
a ludicrous folly; "the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior"
See also: fatuity, fatuousness, silliness
Example sentences
This just helps illustrate the absurdity of the US patent system.
The escalation from a typical nerd's "I've optimised my social life" post to absurdity had me in stitches.
Hasn't it been demonstrated to the point of absurdity that our government does not care?Before anyone claims "OH, so we should just do nothing instead????".
On dumping the PC Business: "A beautiful absurdity...like McDonald's getting out of the hamburger business.
Your attempt to reduce my argument to absurdity in your second paragraph falls completely short because of the total lack of actual parallel to the situation we're really discussing.
"I've had too many conversations like this, where I pause to think "where do I begin to fill the vast gaps of ignorance such that they will even begin to be properly equipped to understand the absurdity of their question?
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use absurdity in a sentence?
This just helps illustrate the absurdity of the US patent system.
What does absurdity mean?
a message whose content is at variance with reason
What part of speech is absurdity?
absurdity is commonly used as noun.