absurdity absurdity /əbˈsɜːrdəti/

noun

1. () Something that is absurd or ridiculous; a logical contradiction  ( absurdness , ridiculousness , absurdity )
   something that is absurd or ridiculous; a logical contradiction
   
2. () A ludicrous folly  ( fatuity , fatuousness , silliness , absurdity )
   a ludicrous folly
    The crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior
   the crowd laughed at the absurdity of the clown's behavior