agendum

English

Alternative forms

• agend

Etymology

From Latin agendum, substantive use of the neuter singular of agendus (“which ought to be done”), future passive participle (gerundive) of agō (“I do, act, make”).

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /əˈd͡ʒɛn.dəm/

Noun

agendum (plural agenda or agendums)

1. (now uncommon) A task which ought to be done.
2. (theology) Something to be done; a practical duty, rather than an article of faith.

   Coordinate term: credendum

Usage notes

Agendum is a word now so common in the plural that its plural form agenda is now generally taken to be a collective singular form, with the special meaning of a list of tasks which are to be done. A similar case is datum and its plural data which is now commonly taken to be a collective singular and synonymous with 'information'.

See also

• The American Heritage Dictionary's entry and usage note for 'agenda'
• 'agendum' in the AHD

Anagrams

• gudeman

Latin

Participle

agendum

1. inflection of agendus:
   1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
   2. accusative masculine singular