transcription, транскрипция: [ æbsɜ:(r)d ]
If you say that something is absurd , you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
It is absurd to be discussing compulsory redundancy policies for teachers...
I’ve known clients of mine go to absurd lengths, just to avoid paying me a few pounds...
= ridiculous
ADJ : oft it v-link ADJ to-inf / that [ disapproval ]
•
The absurd is something that is absurd. ( FORMAL )
Parkinson had a sharp eye for the absurd.
N-SING : the N
• ab‧surd‧ly
Prices were still absurdly low, in his opinion...
ADV
• ab‧surd‧ity
(absurdities)
I find myself growing increasingly angry at the absurdity of the situation.
N-VAR