English Explanatory Dictionary

absurdum

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An illogical conclusion or state.

Pronunciation

/əbˈsɝːd.m̩/ /æbˈsɝd.m̩/ /əbˈsɝd.m̩/

Word forms

absurdum absurda

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin absurdum, neuter singular of absurdus (“discordant, harsh”).

Related words

reductio ad absurdum
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