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ad absurdum

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.00 in modern English

Syllables
ad ab-sur-dum
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

To the point of absurdity.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ad absurdum (“to absurdity”).

Phrases

reductio ad absurdum

Questions

What does ad absurdum mean?
To the point of absurdity.
Where does ad absurdum come from?
Borrowed from Latin ad absurdum (“to absurdity”).

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