Absurdisms

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A collection of absurd ideas or expressions that challenge conventional logic or reasoning
2. instances of behavior that highlight the irrationality of certain situations or beliefs
3. the use of nonsensical or ridiculous elements in art or literature to provoke thought or amusement

Etymology: "Absurdisms" is the plural of "absurdism," which is a formal name for a style or movement built on nonsense and the absurd. The root is the adjective "absurd," from Latin "absurdus," meaning out of tune or discordant, and the suffix "-ism" marks a doctrine or theory. So the plural names several such styles or works rather than a single school. Because the word is a plain combination of "absurd" and "-ism," its history is straightforward: it follows the familiar pattern by which a descriptive adjective becomes the name of a body of ideas. Readers who know "realism" or "impressionism" will recognise the same formation here.

Synonyms: nonsense, foolishness, ridiculousness, illogicality, incongruity