absurdum

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UK/əbˈsɝːd.m̩/UK/æbˈsɝd.m̩/UK/əbˈsɝd.m̩/

noun

An illogical conclusion or state.

OriginLatin absurdum →
UncommonFirst used First attested in the mid 19ᵗʰ century.Scrabble 13
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Meanings

nounabsurdum (plural absurda)

plural absurda

  1. An illogical conclusion or state.First known use First attested in the mid 19ᵗʰ century.

Origin

  1. Latinabsurdum
  2. Englishabsurdum

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

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Translations

Portuguese absurdo
  • absurdoillogical conclusion or state
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APA

absurdum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absurdum

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“absurdum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absurdum. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “absurdum,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/absurdum.

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