The difference between Absurd and Illogical
When used as adjectives, absurd means contrary to reason or propriety, whereas illogical means contrary to logic.
Absurd is also noun with the meaning: an absurdity.
check bellow for the other definitions of Absurd and Illogical
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Absurd as an adjective:
Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and flatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; silly.
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Absurd as an adjective (obsolete):
Inharmonious; dissonant.
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Absurd as an adjective:
Having no rational or orderly relationship to people's lives; meaningless; lacking order or value.
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Absurd as an adjective:
Dealing with absurdism.
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Absurd as a noun (obsolete):
An absurdity.
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Absurd as a noun (philosophy, often preceded by {{m, the):
}} The opposition between the human search for meaning in life and the inability to find any; the state or condition in which man exists in an irrational universe and his life has no meaning outside of his existence. }}
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Illogical as an adjective:
Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.
Examples:
"I received an illogical reply and that left me standing there feeling confused."