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How do you spell Absurd?

Correct spelling

absurd

AB + SURD. Think: absurdity.

Why is absurd spelled this way?

From Latin absurdus, meaning out of tune or senseless. The word originally described music that was discordant — senselessness as a form of disharmony.

Common misspellings of absurd

abserdabsuredabssurdabsyrd

Example

The suggestion was completely absurd.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell absurd?+
The correct spelling is "absurd". AB + SURD. Think: absurdity.
Is it abserd or absurd?+
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Other commonly misspelled words

deficiency definite definitely defunct

More spelling guides

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