absurdism

English

/əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/, /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) A philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational and that any attempt to impose order will ultimately fail.
  • (countable) Absurdity, something that is absurd

Etymology

Suffix from English absurd.

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absurd

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