'absurdity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'absurditas,' where 'absurdus' meant 'out of tune, senseless.'

'absurditas' transformed into the Old French word 'absurdité,' and eventually became the modern English word 'absurdity' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'out of tune or senseless,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ridiculous or wildly unreasonable.'