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Etymology of the English word ridiculous

the English word ridiculous
derived from the Latin word ridiculus (jester; buffoon; laughable, funny, comic)
derived from the Latin word ridere (laugh at , laugh; ridicule)
derived from the Latin word ridiculosus
derived from the Latin word ridere (laugh at , laugh; ridicule)

Date

The earliest known usage of ridiculous in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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