absurdum

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin absurdum, neuter singular of Latin absurdus (“discordant, harsh”).[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

absurdum (plural absurda)

  1. An illogical conclusion or state. [First attested in the mid 19th century.][1]

Translations

References

  1. 1 2 Lesley Brown (editor), The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition (Oxford University Press, 2003 [1933], →ISBN), page 10

Latin

Adjective

absurdum

  1. nominative neuter singular of absurdus
  2. accusative masculine singular of absurdus
  3. accusative neuter singular of absurdus
  4. vocative neuter singular of absurdus
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