Absurdity, n.; pl. Absurdities.
Etymology: [L. absurditas: cf. F. absurdite.]
1. The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. "The absurdity of the actual idea of an infinite number." Locke.
2. That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. His travels were full of absurdities. Johnson.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists absurdity only as an antonym, under wisdom.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given