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absurd

Absurd vs Sensible - What's the difference?

absurd | sensible |


As adjectives the difference between absurd and sensible

is that absurd is absurd while sensible is perceptible by the senses.

As a noun sensible is

(obsolete) sensation; sensibility.

Consistent vs Absurd - What's the difference?

consistent | absurd |


As adjectives the difference between consistent and absurd

is that consistent is of a regularly occurring, dependable nature while absurd is absurd.

As a noun consistent

is (in the plural|rare) objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

Absurd vs Licking - What's the difference?

absurd | licking |


As nouns the difference between absurd and licking

is that absurd is an absurdity while licking is an act of licking.

As an adjective absurd

is contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

As a verb licking is

present participle of lang=en.

Absurd vs Dumb - What's the difference?

absurd | dumb |


As adjectives the difference between absurd and dumb

is that absurd is contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly while dumb is unable to speak; lacking power of speech.

As a noun absurd

is an absurdity.

As a verb dumb is

to silence.

Absurd vs Absurd - What's the difference?

absurd | absurd |


In obsolete terms the difference between absurd and absurd

is that absurd is an absurdity while absurd is an absurdity.

In philosophy terms the difference between absurd and absurd

is that absurd is the opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence while absurd is the opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence.

Unthinkable vs Absurd - What's the difference?

unthinkable | absurd |


As adjectives the difference between unthinkable and absurd

is that unthinkable is incapable of being believed; incredible while absurd is absurd.

Unsuitable vs Absurd - What's the difference?

unsuitable | absurd | Related terms |

Unsuitable is a related term of absurd.


As adjectives the difference between unsuitable and absurd

is that unsuitable is not suitable; unfit; inappropriate while absurd is absurd.

Absurd vs Improper - What's the difference?

absurd | improper | Related terms |

Absurd is a related term of improper.


As adjectives the difference between absurd and improper

is that absurd is absurd while improper is unsuitable to needs or circumstances; inappropriate; inapt.

As a verb improper is

(obsolete|transitive) to appropriate; to limit.

Perverse vs Absurd - What's the difference?

perverse | absurd |


As adjectives the difference between perverse and absurd

is that perverse is turned aside; hence, specifically, turned away from the (morally) right; willfully erring; wicked; perverted while absurd is contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.

As a noun absurd is

an absurdity.

Absurd vs Scanty - What's the difference?

absurd | scanty |


As adjectives the difference between absurd and scanty

is that absurd is absurd while scanty is somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

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