Absurd

Definition: Meaning of, absurd in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əbˈsəːd /

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absurd used in phrases

Absurd, the (noun)
1. a style of play for the theatre that was developed in the 1950s by writers such as BECKETT and IONESCO, whose work expresses the belief that human existence has no meaning or purpose. These plays are very different from traditional theatre. The characters do not communicate effectively with each other, and often their words do not make sense.
the absurd (noun)
1. a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
theater of the absurd (noun)
1. plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life, usually to show that modern life is pointless
theatre of the absurd (noun)
1. plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life, usually to show that modern life is pointless
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Pronunciation: ˈkɔːstɪk;ˈkɒstɪk rɪˈmɑːk

Parts of Speech: noun

witty language used to convey insults or scorn, esp. saying one thing but implying the opposite

Absurd, the