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nonsensical

adjective

having no intelligible meaning

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Word length
11
Starts with
N
Ends with
L
Contains
ON
Scrabble score
13

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adjective

  1. having no intelligible meaning

    “nonsense syllables”

adjective

  1. so unreasonable as to invite derision

    “the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”

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Example Sentences

nonsense syllables
a nonsensical jumble of words
the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
that's a cockeyed idea
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

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