[prɪˈpɒst(ə)rəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
(e.g: a preposterous suggestion)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous