Definition of nonsensical

sustain Definition: (verb) to keep in existence or continue. Petersons.com

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< nonsense verse

non sequitur >

non·sen·si·cal    (nn-sns-kl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Lacking intelligible meaning: a nonsensical jumble of words.
2. Foolish; absurd: nonsensical ideas.

OTHER FORMS:
non·sensi·cali·ty   (-kl-t) KEY   or non·sensi·cal·ness   (-kl-ns) KEY  (Noun), non·sensi·cal·ly (Adverb)

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