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Meaning and definition for "preposterous" word
[adjective] completely devoid of wisdom or good sense; "the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework"; "ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer"; "a contribution so small as to be laughable"; "it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion"; "a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history"; "her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous"
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\Pre*pos"ter*ous\, a.[L. praeposterus; prae before + posterus coming after, latter. See {Posterior}.] 1. Having that first which ought to be last; inverted in order. [Obs.] The method I take may be censured as preposterous, because I thus treat last of the antediluvian earth, which was first in the order of nature. --Woodward. 2. Contrary to nature or reason; not adapted to the end; utterly and glaringly foolish; unreasonably absurd; perverted. ``Most preposterous conclusions.'' --Shak. Preposterous ass, that never read so far! --Shak. Syn: Absurd; perverted; wrong; irrational; foolish; monstrous. See {Absurd}. -- {Pre*pos"ter*ous*ly}, adv. -{Pre*pos"ter*ous*ness}, n.
Synonyms for preposterous
absurd, derisory, foolish, laughable, ludicrous, nonsensical, ridiculous
The fun area, different aproach to word »preposterous«
Let's analyse "preposterous" as pure text. This string has Twelve letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 41.7% of vowels is 3.1% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUORETSOPERP. Average typing speed for these characters is 3180 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology
Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
preposterous: 5 + 6 + 5 + 6 + 3 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters:
preposterous: 7 + 9 + 5 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 6 + 3 + 1 = 61, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.
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Tarot cards
Letter |
Num. |
Tarot c. |
Intensity |
Meaning |
E (2) |
5 |
Hierophant |
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Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive |
O (2) |
15 |
Devil |
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Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter |
P (2) |
16 |
Tower |
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Craftsman, Laborer, Builder |
R (2) |
18 |
Moon |
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Patient, Determined, Strong |
S (2) |
19 |
Sun |
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Colorful, Bright, Perceptive |
T (1) |
20 |
Judgement |
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Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful |
U (1) |
21 |
World |
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Gifted, Generous, Bountiful |
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