absurd vs preposterous
preposterous vs absurdabsurd is a noun but preposterous is not a noun.
absurd and preposterous both are adjectives.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| absurd | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| preposterous | No | Yes | No | No |
As adjectives,
absurd and preposterous
are synonyms defined as:
- absurd and preposterous: so unreasonable as to invite derision
Other synonyms of absurd include
cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous.
| absurd (noun) | preposterous (noun) |
|---|---|
| a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless |
| absurd (adjective) | preposterous (adjective) |
|---|---|
| so unreasonable as to invite derision | so unreasonable as to invite derision |
| inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense |
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