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Definition
(adj) incongruous;inviting ridicule

Synonyms : absurd , cockeyed , derisory , idiotic , laughable , ludicrous , nonsensical , ridiculous

Example Sentence

the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
that's a cockeyed idea
ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
a contribution so small as to be laughable
it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous

Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for preposterous

PRE means before POST means after but together in a single word pre+post+erous seems ABSURD.

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if u pre post an employment letter for a job that is not opened yet is an ex. of ridiculous activity

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pre - means first very earlier, Post - if you do a post of a letter thinking it will reach first is totally ABSURD

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text: son-in-law preposterous and your father