preposterous

[ pri-pos-ter-uhs, -truhs ]
/ prɪˈpɒs tər əs, -trəs /
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adjective

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

Origin of preposterous

First recorded in 1535–45, preposterous is from the Latin word praeposterus with the hinder part foremost. See pre-, posterior, -ous

synonym study for preposterous

See absurd.

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Words nearby preposterous

prepositive, prepositor, prepossess, prepossessing, prepossession, preposterous, prepotency, prepotent, prepotential, preppy, preprandial

Words related to preposterous

insane, unbelievable, excessive, irrational, incredible, unthinkable, fantastic, ludicrous, senseless, unreasonable, crazy, outrageous, stupid, silly, absurd, impossible, laughable, foolish, nonsensical, shocking

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British Dictionary definitions for preposterous

preposterous
/ (prɪˈpɒstərəs) /

adjective

contrary to nature, reason, or sense; absurd; ridiculous

Derived forms of preposterous

preposterously, adverb preposterousness, noun

Word Origin for preposterous

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