absurda.[L. absurdus harsh-sounding; ab + (prob) a derivative fr. a root svar to sound; not connected with surd: cf. F. absurde. See Syringe.] Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; as, an absurd person, an absurd opinion; an absurd dream.()This proffer is absurd and reasonless. (Shak.)'This phrase absurd to call a villain great. (Pope.)()()n. An absurdity.(Pope.)