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absurd vs state of affairs

state of affairs vs absurd

absurd and state of affairs both are nouns.

absurd is an adjective but state of affairs is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
absurd Yes Yes No No
state of affairs Yes No No No
As nouns, state of affairs is a hypernym of absurd; that is, state of affairs is a word with a broader meaning than absurd:
  • absurd: a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless
  • state of affairs: the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
Other hypernyms of absurd include situation.
absurd (noun) state of affairs (noun)
a situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
absurd (adjective) state of affairs (adjective)
so unreasonable as to invite derision
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
Difference between absurd and state of affairs

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