| preposterous | 1. Having that first which ought to be last; inverted in order. 2. Contrary to nature or reason; not adapted to the end; utterly and glaringly foolish; unreasonably absurd; perverted. See: absurd. Synonym: Absurd, perverted, wrong, irrational, foolish, monstrous. Origin: L. Praeposterus; prae = before + posterus coming after, latter. See Posterior. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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