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ad absurdum

adverb
ad ab·​sur·​dum | \ ¦ad-əb-ˈsər-dəm\

Definition of ad absurdum

: to the point of absurdity not slavishly imitate it ad absurdum— Frank Weitenkampf

First Known Use of ad absurdum

1656, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ad absurdum

borrowed from Latin

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