Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

absurdum

/əbˈsɝːd.m̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: ab-sur-dum
IPA: /əbˈsɝːd.m̩/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An illogical conclusion or state.

Etymology

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

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: absurdum

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /əbˈsɝːd.m̩/

Inflected Forms

absurda (plural)

Phrases

reductio ad absurdum

Frequently Paired Words

reductio ad absurdum

Questions

How do you pronounce absurdum?: The recorded pronunciation is /əbˈsɝːd.m̩/.
What does absurdum mean?: An illogical conclusion or state.
Where does absurdum come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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