preposterous
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adjective \pri-ˈpäs-t(ə-)rəs\Definition of PREPOSTEROUS
: contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
— pre·pos·ter·ous·ly adverb
— pre·pos·ter·ous·ness noun
See Examples of PREPOSTEROUS
- The whole idea is preposterous!
- <the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous>
Origin of PREPOSTEROUS
Latin praeposterus, literally, in the wrong order, from prae- + posterus hinder, following — more at posterior
First Known Use: 1542
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