Definition of ad absurdum in English:

ad absurdum

(also ad absurdem)

adverb ad abˈsəːdəmad əbˈsəːdəm

To the point of absurdity; so as to demonstrate that the consequence of making a particular assumption is something absurd or contradictory; (also more generally) to an absurd or extreme degree.

adjective ad abˈsəːdəmad əbˈsəːdəm

Designating a method of demonstrating the falsity of a hypothesis by showing that the consequence of assuming it to be true is something absurd or contradictory; relating to or characteristic of such a hypothesis or demonstration.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From classical Latin ad to + absurdum, use as noun of neuter of absurdus, in various post-classical Latin renderings of ancient Greek ἡ εἰς ἄτοπον ἀπαγωγή reduction to the absurd (Euclid).

Definition of ad absurdum in US English:

ad absurdum

(also ad absurdem)

adverb

To the point of absurdity; so as to demonstrate that the consequence of making a particular assumption is something absurd or contradictory; (also more generally) to an absurd or extreme degree.

adjective

Designating a method of demonstrating the falsity of a hypothesis by showing that the consequence of assuming it to be true is something absurd or contradictory; relating to or characteristic of such a hypothesis or demonstration.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From classical Latin ad to + absurdum, use as noun of neuter of absurdus, in various post-classical Latin renderings of ancient Greek ἡ εἰς ἄτοπον ἀπαγωγή reduction to the absurd (Euclid).

单词	ad absurdum
释义	Definition of ad absurdum in English: ad absurdum (also ad absurdem) adverb ad abˈsəːdəmad əbˈsəːdəm To the point of absurdity; so as to demonstrate that the consequence of making a particular assumption is something absurd or contradictory; (also more generally) to an absurd or extreme degree. adjective ad abˈsəːdəmad əbˈsəːdəm Designating a method of demonstrating the falsity of a hypothesis by showing that the consequence of assuming it to be true is something absurd or contradictory; relating to or characteristic of such a hypothesis or demonstration. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From classical Latin ad to + absurdum, use as noun of neuter of absurdus, in various post-classical Latin renderings of ancient Greek ἡ εἰς ἄτοπον ἀπαγωγή reduction to the absurd (Euclid). Definition of ad absurdum in US English: ad absurdum (also ad absurdem) adverb To the point of absurdity; so as to demonstrate that the consequence of making a particular assumption is something absurd or contradictory; (also more generally) to an absurd or extreme degree. adjective Designating a method of demonstrating the falsity of a hypothesis by showing that the consequence of assuming it to be true is something absurd or contradictory; relating to or characteristic of such a hypothesis or demonstration. Origin Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Evelyn (1620–1706), diarist and writer. From classical Latin ad to + absurdum, use as noun of neuter of absurdus, in various post-classical Latin renderings of ancient Greek ἡ εἰς ἄτοπον ἀπαγωγή reduction to the absurd (Euclid).
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