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Term: Perposterous

1. Adjective (Sense: Absurd or ridiculous)

Definition: Completely contrary to reason, logic, or common sense; absurd or ridiculous.

Example sentence: The idea that the earth is flat is absolutely preposterous.

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2. Adjective (Sense: Outrageously ludicrous)

Definition: Exceedingly unreasonable or extravagant; outrageously ludicrous.

Example sentence: The price for that shirt is preposterous; no one in their right mind would pay that much.

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3. Adjective (Sense: Contrary to nature or reason)

Definition: Contrary to nature, reason, or the natural order; unnatural.

Example sentence: It is preposterous to suggest that humans can survive without oxygen.

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4. Adverb (Sense: In a preposterous manner)

Definition: In a manner that is completely contrary to reason, logic, or common sense; absurdly or ridiculously.

Example sentence: He spoke preposterously about how pigs can fly.

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