'absurdist' originates from the word 'absurd,' which comes from Latin, specifically the word 'absurdus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'surdus' meant 'deaf' or 'dull.'

'absurdus' transformed into the French word 'absurde,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absurd' through Middle English, leading to the formation of 'absurdist.'

Initially, it meant 'deaf or dull,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'illogical or nonsensical.'