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/əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ · ab·sur·di·ty
noun
  1. That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. The absurdity of insisting on a three‑hour meeting about a two‑minute email was evident to everyone.
  2. The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. His claim that the Earth is flat is pure absurdity.
  3. Dissonance. The absurdity of the clashing colors in the painting created a jarring visual dissonance.
Did you know? The term 'absurdity' was famously explored by existentialist philosopher Albert Camus, who described the human condition as confronting the absurdity of a meaningless universe.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 14, 2026