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1. Having that first which ought to be last; inverted in order.
2. Contrary to nature or reason; not adapted to the end; utterly and glaringly foolish; unreasonably absurd; perverted.
See: absurd.
Synonyms: Absurd, perverted, wrong, irrational, foolish, monstrous.
Origin: L. Praeposterus; prae = before + posterus coming after, latter. See Posterior.
(01 Mar 1998)
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