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. “absurdum” in Lesley Brown, editor, The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press, →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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