absurdum
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin absurdum, neuter singular of absurdus (“discordant, harsh”).[1]
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əbˈsɝːd.m̩/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /æbˈsɝd.m̩/, /əbˈsɝd.m̩/
Noun
absurdum (plural absurda)
- An illogical conclusion or state. [First attested in the mid 19th century.][1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lesley Brown, editor-in-chief, William R. Trumble and Angus Stevenson, editors (2002), “absurdum”, in The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principles, 5th edition, Oxford, New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 10.
Latin
Adjective
absurdum
- inflection of absurdus:
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
- accusative masculine singular
Polish
Pronunciation
Audio: (file) - Rhymes: -urdum
- Syllabification: ab‧sur‧dum
Noun
absurdum n
- obsolete form of absurd