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