Absurdities

/æbˈsɜːrdɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of absurdity; multiple instances of ridiculous, illogical, or unreasonable things.

Etymology

From absurdity + -ies plural suffix. Absurdity comes from absurd + -ity (from Latin -itas). The word formed through standard English nominal derivation from the Latin adjective absurdus.

Kelly Says

The word 'absurdities' is much more commonly used than its singular form because we tend to talk about multiple ridiculous things rather than one abstract concept. It's a useful plural that appears frequently in political and social criticism.

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