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Preposterous vs Absentminded - What's the difference?

preposterous | absentminded |

As adjectives the difference between preposterous and absentminded

is that preposterous is absurd, or contrary to common sense while absentminded is .

preposterous

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
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  • Synonyms

    * absurd * foolish * irrational * nonsensical * See also

    See also

    * topsy-turvy * upside down

    absentminded

    English

    Alternative forms

    * absent-minded

    Adjective

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