absurdness

== English == === Etymology === From absurd +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əbˈsɜːd.nəs/ (US) IPA(key): /æbˈsɝd.nəs/, /æbˈzɝd.nəs/, /əbˈsɝd.nəs/, /əbˈzɝd.nəs/ === Noun === absurdness (countable and uncountable, plural absurdnesses) (rare) The quality of being absurd; absurdity. [First attested in the mid 16th century.] === References ===