Word Type

Noun

Verb

Adjective

Intj

Adjective

The word "nonsense" can be used as noun, verb, adjective, intj and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

sensible

Derived Terms

QAnonsense abstract nonsense beyonsense diagnonsense no-nonsense non-nonsense nonnonsense nonsense mutation nonsense syndrome nonsense word nonsense-mediated decay nonsensely nonsensic nonsensical nonsensification nonsensify nonsensity stuff and nonsense what nonsense

Distinct From

sensible

Context

biochemistry biology literature

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

content decoration message ornament ornamentation statement subject matter substance

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

amphigory

Type Of (IsA)

message

Related Terms

Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class IV § 497. Absurdity Appendix:Roget MICRA thesaurus/Class IV § 517. Unmeaningness absolute absurd chatter childish code complete downright false foolish fustian malaprop malapropism missense non-sense patter perfect pure romantic sheer silly stupid superstitious utter

Related Terms

garbled garbled stuff illogical missense non sense nonsensical reason ridiculous rubbish sense silliness silly stuff stuff and utter utter rubbish

Similar Terms

drivel gibberish meaningless nonmeaningful prattle

Synonym Network

falderal nonsensical

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