preposterous Synonyms & Antonyms
/pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/
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Preposterous as an Adjective
1
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
Word Forms & Grammar
preposterous (comparative more preposterous, superlative most preposterous)
Words That Rhyme With Preposterous
Origin of Preposterous
From Latin praeposterus (“with the hinder part before, reversed, inverted, perverted”), from prae (“before”) + posterus (“coming after”).
Preposterous at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɹɪˈpɒstəɹəs/ |
| Meaning | Absurd, or contrary to common sense |
| Comparative / superlative | more preposterous, most preposterous |