absurdity

Meaning

Noun

• That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction.
• The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment.
• Dissonance.

Origin

• First attested around 1472. From Middle English absurdite, then from either Middle French absurdité, or from Late Latin absurditas ("dissonance, incongruity"), from Latin absurdus -itas. Equivalent to absurd + -ity.