different between indiscretion vs absurdity

English

Etymology

From Old French, from Late Latin indiscretio

Noun

indiscretion (countable and uncountable, plural indiscretions)

1. The quality or state of being indiscreet; lack of discretion

   Synonyms: imprudence, rashness

2. An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
3. A brief sexual liaison.

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References

• indiscretion in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
• indiscretion in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

Anagrams

• indirections, indoctrinise

English

Etymology

First attested around 1472. From Middle English absurdite, then from either Middle French absurdité, or from Late Latin absurditas (“dissonance, incongruity”), from Latin absurdus +? -itas (“quality, state, degree”). Equivalent to absurd +? -ity.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?b?s??d.?.ti/
• (US) IPA^(key): /æb?s?d.?.ti/, /æb?z?d.?.ti/, /?b?s?d.?.ti/, /?b?z?d.?.ti/

Noun

absurdity (countable and uncountable, plural absurdities)

1. (countable) That which is absurd; an absurd action; a logical contradiction. [First attested in the late 15^th century.]
2. (uncountable) The quality of being absurd or inconsistent with obvious truth, reason, or sound judgment. [First attested in the early 16^th century.]
3. (obsolete, rare) Dissonance. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17^th century.]

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