Nonsensically Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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nonsensically
[nɒnˈsɛnsɪkli ]
Definition
used in a sentence
In a nonsensical manner; in a way that does not make sense or is absurd.
Synonyms
absurdly, illogically, irrationally.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| nonsensically |
Use this word when something is done in a way that makes no sense and is ridiculous.
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| irrationally |
Appropriate when describing behavior or thoughts that completely lack reason and may often be driven by emotions.
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| absurdly |
Suitable for describing situations or actions that are utterly unreasonable or against common sense but might also be amusing.
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| illogically |
Best used when something is not based on or follows logical thinking.
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Examples of usage
- He was speaking nonsensically and no one could understand what he was trying to say.
- She laughed nonsensically at the joke, even though it wasn't funny at all.
Translations
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Origin of 'nonsensically'
The word 'nonsensically' is derived from the term 'nonsense' which originated in the late 17th century. It combines the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' with 'sense', ultimately referring to something that lacks logical meaning or coherence. Over time, 'nonsensically' has become widely used in the English language to describe actions or speech that are devoid of sense or reason.
See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, sensation, sensational, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.