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   preposterous

   /prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous: "a preposterous suggestion"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. preposterously adverb
   • 2. preposterousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREPOSTEROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Preposterous means very silly or stupid, or completely unreasonable and ridiculous. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms, related words, and translations.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › preposterousPreposterous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PREPOSTEROUS is contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd. How to use preposterous in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREPOSTEROUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Preposterous means very silly or stupid, or completely unreasonable and ridiculous. Learn how to use this formal adjective with synonyms and examples from various sources.

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   Preposterous means completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this adjective with examples from various sources.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREPOSTEROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe something as preposterous, you mean that it is extremely unreasonable and foolish.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › preposterousPreposterous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of preposterous. adjective. incongruous;inviting ridicule. “a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history” synonyms: absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous. foolish. devoid of good sense or judgment. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Preposterous."

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › preposterousPreposterous - definition of preposterous by The Free Dictionary

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   Preposterous means contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of preposterous, as well as related words and idioms, in this comprehensive online dictionary.