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December 03, 2019 Word of the Day

nonsensical /ˌnɑːnˈsɛnsɪkəl/ adjective
nonsensical
/ˌnɑːnˈsɛnsɪkəl/
adjective
The man's behavior is nonsensical.
The man's behavior is nonsensical.
Definition of NONSENSICAL

: very foolish or silly

  • a nonsensical argument

  • It would be nonsensical to accept the lower paying job.

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