absurdism UK /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/US /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ noun2 •A philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational and that any attempt to impose order will ultimately fail. •Absurdity, something that is absurdHenri Duval is a swashbuckling adventure with an absurdism straight out of Douglas Fairbanks: Siegel makes his hero a dandy who draws swords on men who insult his clothes. — 2004 formsabsurdisms