'absurdism' originates from the Latin word 'absurdus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'surdus' meant 'deaf or silent.'

'absurdus' transformed into the French word 'absurde,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absurdism' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'out of tune or discordant,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the belief in the irrationality of life.'