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.
Origin
English
absurd
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Cognates and derived terms
- Absurdistan English
- absurd English
- absurdist English
- absurdity English
- absurdly English
- absurdness English
- unabsurd English
- absurde Middle French