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nonsense-filled

|non-sense-filled|

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/ˈnɑːn.sənsˌfɪld/

🇬🇧

/ˈnɒn.sənsˌfɪld/

filled with absurdity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'nonsense-filled' originates from English, specifically the word 'nonsense' combined with the suffix '-filled', where 'non-' meant 'not' and 'sense' meant 'perception or reason'.

Historical Evolution

'nonsense' changed from Middle English formations combining 'non-' + 'sense' (literally 'not sense') and became the established noun 'nonsense'; the compound 'nonsense-filled' is a modern English formation made by adding the adjectival element '-filled' to indicate 'filled with nonsense'.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant 'not sensible' (the absence of sense or reason), but over time it evolved into the current sense of 'absurd or foolish'; 'nonsense-filled' now specifically means 'filled with such absurdity or foolishness'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

filled with nonsense; containing many absurd, foolish, or meaningless elements.

The committee dismissed his nonsense-filled proposal without discussion.

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