Vocabulary Spotlight
Absurd
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: बेतुका (Betuka) – Ridiculously unreasonable or illogical.
Pronunciation
[ab-surd]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Ludicrous – मज़ाकिया (Mazakiya)
Related Words
Outrageous – चौंकाने वाला (Chonakane Wala)
Word Origin
“Absurd” Latin ke “absurdus” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “deaf” ya “out of tune.” Yeh shabd kisi unreasonable ya illogical cheez ke liye use hota hai.
– The word “Absurd” comes from the Latin “absurdus,” meaning “deaf” or “out of tune.” It describes something unreasonable or illogical.
Word Family
Adjective: Absurd – बेतुका (Betuka)
Noun: Absurdity – बेतुकापन (Betukapan)
Usage Examples
1. Uska plan kaafi absurd aur asambhav lag raha tha.
– His plan seemed quite absurd and impossible.
2. Unki demands itni absurd thi ki koi bhi maan nahi sakta tha.
– Their demands were so absurd that no one could agree.
Cultural Note
India mein absurd ka use aksar tab hota hai jab koi baat ya cheez totally illogical ho, jaise ki unreasonable demands ya zabardasti ki cheezen.
In Context
“Absurd” ka use daily conversation mein hota hai jab kisi illogical ya bina matlab ke situation ko describe karna ho, jaise ki impossible ya ridiculous situations.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Absurd” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Absurd” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?