- absurd statement
- абсурдное заявление
Politics english-russian dictionary. 2013.
Politics english-russian dictionary. 2013.
absurd — /əbˈsɜd / (say uhb serd), / ˈzɜd/ (say zerd) adjective 1. contrary to reason or common sense; obviously false or foolish; logically contradictory; ridiculous: an absurd statement. 2. comical; laughable. {Latin absurdus} –absurdly, adverb… …
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