Synonyms & related words for preposterously

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Words related to preposterously

Explore words related to preposterously — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include ludicrously, laughably, ridiculously, absurdly, risibly, farcically, implausibly, outrageously. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does preposterously come from?

The word preposterously breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -poster, from Latin posterus (“coming after”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.