ab absurdo

English

Etymology

(borrowed) Latin

Pronunciation

(US) IPA: /ˌæb.əb.ˈsɚ.ˌdoʊ/, /ˌæ.ˌbæb.ˈsɚ.ˌdoʊ/, /ˌæ.ˌbæb.ˈzɚ.ˌdoʊ/

Adverb

ab absurdo (not comparable)

  1. From absurdity.

Usage notes

  • Used to state that an assertion in an arguement is false due to its absurdity.

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Last modified on 19 May 2013, at 15:21