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/əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ · ab.sur.dism
noun
- A philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational and that any attempt to impose order will ultimately fail. The playwright's work was a prime example of absurdism, challenging the audience's expectations and conventional norms.
- Absurdity, something that is absurd. The comedian's stand-up routine was full of absurdism, leaving the audience in stitches with its ridiculous antics.
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Did you know? The term 'absurdism' was popularized by Albert Camus' 1942 essay 'The Myth of Sisyphus', which explored the concept of absurdity in human existence.