"nonabsurd" meaning in All languages combined

See nonabsurd on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more nonabsurd [comparative], most nonabsurd [superlative]
Etymology: non- + absurd Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|non|absurd}} non- + absurd Head templates: {{en-adj}} nonabsurd (comparative more nonabsurd, superlative most nonabsurd)
  1. Not absurd;
    Sense id: en-nonabsurd-en-adj-FvD9ZzIb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with non-

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