Associations to the word «Laputan»

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Wiktionary

LAPUTAN, adjective. Fanciful; preposterous; absurd in science or philosophy
LAPUTAN, noun. A native or inhabitant of the fictional island of Laputa.

Dictionary definition

LAPUTAN, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Laputa or its people.
LAPUTAN, adjective. Not practical or realizable; speculative; "airy theories about socioeconomic improvement"; "visionary schemes for getting rich".

Wise words

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