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  • absurd — 01. The idea that we can prevent war by preparing for war seems [absurd] to me. 02. It s [absurd] to suggest that tax cuts for the rich will somehow benefit the poor. 03. Housing prices in this city are getting [absurdly] high! No one can afford… …   Grammatical examples in English

  • Absurd Person Singular — is a 1972 play by Alan Ayckbourn. Divided into three acts, it documents the changing fortunes of three married couples. Each act takes place at a Christmas celebration at one of the couples homes on successive Christmas Eves.Production historyThe …   Wikipedia

  • absurd — ab|surd [əbˈsə:d, ˈzə:d US ə:rd] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: absurde, from Latin absurdus, from ab away + surdus deaf, stupid ] 1.) completely stupid or unreasonable = ↑ridiculous quite/slightly/completely etc absurd ▪ It seems quite… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • absurd — ab|surd [əbˈsə:d, ˈzə:d US ə:rd] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: absurde, from Latin absurdus, from ab away + surdus deaf, stupid ] 1.) completely stupid or unreasonable = ↑ridiculous quite/slightly/completely etc absurd ▪ It seems quite… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • absurd — adjective completely stupid or unreasonable; ridiculous: Don t be absurd! | It seems quite absurd to expect anyone to drive for 3 hours just for a 20 minute meeting. absurdity noun (C, U) …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • absurd, the — ab|surd, the [ əb sɜrd, əb zɜrd ] noun a situation or way of thinking that seems crazy or impossible to believe: Some of these criticisms border on the absurd …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • the absurd — noun a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth Albert Camus • Syn: ↑absurd • Hypernyms: ↑situation, ↑state of affairs * * * the absurd UK [əbˈsɜː( …   Useful english dictionary

  • the absurd — UK [əbˈsɜː(r)d] / US [əbˈsɜrd] / US [əbˈzɜrd] noun a situation or way of thinking that seems completely stupid, unreasonable, or impossible to believe Some of these criticisms border on the absurd …   English dictionary

  • Frost & Shaft — is a Belgian TV show produced broadcast by RTBF public channel. It tells the story of a duo of private investigators involved in silly adventures in the Belgian city of Liège. Despite its detective setting, the show is mostly centered on… …   Wikipedia

  • Non sequitur (literary device) — A non sequitur (Latin for It does not follow; pronounced /ˌnɒnˈsɛkwɨtər/) is a conversational and literary device, often used for comedic purposes. It is a comment that, because of its apparent lack of meaning relative to what it follows,[1]… …   Wikipedia

  • The Gene Krupa Story — Infobox Film name = The Gene Krupa Story caption = director = Don Weis producer = Philip A. Waxman writer = Orin Jannings starring = Sal Mineo Susan Kohner James Darren Susan Oliver music = Leith Stevens cinematography = editing = distributor =… …   Wikipedia

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