ridiculous
One entry found for ridiculous.
Main Entry: ri·dic·u·lous
Pronunciation: r&-'di-ky&-l&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin ridiculosus (from ridiculum jest, from neuter of ridiculus) or ridiculus, literally, laughable, from ridEre to laugh
: arousing or deserving ridicule : ABSURD, PREPOSTEROUS
synonym see LAUGHABLE
- ri·dic·u·lous·ly adverb
- ri·dic·u·lous·ness noun
uneducated
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uneducatedun-[1,prefix]
Main Entry: uneducated
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occurrence
One entry found for occurrence.
Main Entry: oc·cur·rence
Pronunciation: &-'k&r-&n(t)s, -'k&-r&n(t)s
Function: noun
1 : something that occurs
2 : the action or instance of occurring
synonyms OCCURRENCE, EVENT, INCIDENT, EPISODE, CIRCUMSTANCE mean something that happens or takes place. OCCURRENCE may apply to a happening without intent, volition, or plan . EVENT usually implies an occurrence of some importance and frequently one having antecedent cause . INCIDENT suggests an occurrence of brief duration or secondary importance . EPISODE stresses the distinctiveness or apartness of an incident . CIRCUMSTANCE implies a specific detail attending an action or event as part of its setting or background .
