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nonsensical
What does nonsensical mean?
nonsensical (adjective): so unreasonable as to invite derision.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use nonsensical in a sentence?
- Ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does nonsensical come from?
From nonsense + -ical.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of nonsensical?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “nonsensical” mean?
showing lack of care for consequences
Not quite: that's what irresponsible means.
powerful; possessing power; effective
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so unreasonable as to invite derision
Right! That's what “nonsensical” means.
of or pertaining to the female gender
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Which word is closest in meaning to “nonsensical”?
casual
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absurd
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serial
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strict
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