"absurdum" meaning in English

See absurdum in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /əbˈsɝːd.m̩/ [Received-Pronunciation], /æbˈsɝd.m̩/ [Received-Pronunciation], /əbˈsɝd.m̩/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: absurda [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin absurdum, neuter singular of absurdus (“discordant, harsh”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|absurdum}} Latin absurdum Head templates: {{en-noun|absurda}} absurdum (plural absurda)
  1. An illogical conclusion or state. Related terms: reductio ad absurdum Translations (illogical conclusion or state): absurdo [masculine] (Portuguese)

Inflected forms

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