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nonsensical
adjective
having no intelligible meaning
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 11
- Starts with
- N
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- ONSENSICA
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
having no intelligible meaning
“nonsense syllables”
adjective
so unreasonable as to invite derision
“the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”
In context
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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