ABSURDITY, n. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one’s own opinion.

Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist

“Absurdity,” The Cynic’s Word Book (1906)
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Included in The Devil's Dictionary (1911).

Originally published in the "Cynic's Word Book" column in the New York American (1904-07-09) and the "Cynic's Dictionary" column in the San Francisco Examiner (1904-07-17.).

An earlier definition for this word appeared in the "Demon's Dictionary" column, San Francisco News Letter (1875-12-11).

The argument of an opponent. A belief in which one has not had the misfortune to be instructed.

Not collected in later books.