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Noun (obsolete, rare) Dissonance. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17th century.] (countable) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. [First attested in the late 15th century.] (uncountable) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. [First attested in the early 16th century.] Find more words! 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As the family gather round to see her off in 1988, Lily reflects on both her past and the sheer absurdity of life. Being married is so normal until I think about it, and then it is a maze of surreal absurdity. And the traces of this absurdity are visible in the mien of our politicians. There may well be a few cases where teachers and others, from the best of motives, stray into absurdity. Consumerism reaches ever-higher levels of absurdity, yet most of us are blind to it. See Also What is another word for absurdity? What is the opposite of absurdity? Sentences with the word absurdity Words that rhyme with absurdity What is the plural of absurdity? What is the adverb for absurdity? What is the adjective for absurdity? What is the noun for absurdity? 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