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preposterous

[ pri-pos-ter-uhs, -truhs ]

adjective

  1. completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish; absurd; senseless:

    a preposterous tale.

    Synonyms: ridiculous, excessive, unreasonable



preposterous

/ prɪˈpɒstərəs /

adjective

  1. contrary to nature, reason, or sense; absurd; ridiculous
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • preˈposterously, adverb
  • preˈposterousness, noun
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Other Words From

  • pre·poster·ous·ly adverb
  • pre·poster·ous·ness noun
  • unpre·poster·ous adjective
  • unpre·poster·ous·ly adverb
  • unpre·poster·ous·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of preposterous1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin praeposterus “inverted, reversed, perverted, perverse,” literally, “with the rear part first”; pre-, posterior, -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of preposterous1

C16: from Latin praeposterus reversed, from prae in front, before + posterus following
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Synonym Study

See absurd.
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Example Sentences

Indeed, Trump has long been advised to “flood the zone” with so many off-the-cuff and preposterous ideas and promises that the opposition can barely adjust to establishment news formats to counter them.

From Salon

Murray added: "There were one or two questions as to whether he would fit in here. That now seems preposterous."

From BBC

Let’s end the preposterous problem of power lines that start these fires.

"We will move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety and peace for citizens," he lied, with a weariness that made this preposterous statement even more laughable.

From Salon

It is always technically possible that the Louisiana Republican is so profoundly ignorant of history that he didn't know that statement is preposterous on its face.

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