Definitions

1. noun

a Latin word for absurdity, or something absurd

“The philosopher’s absurdum argument raised interesting questions about the nature of reality.”

2. noun

in mathematics, the absurdum is a concept used in non-standard models of arithmetic

“The mathematician’s work on the absurdum of non-standard models led to a breakthrough in her field.”

3. noun

in philosophy, the absurdum is a concept related to the absurd, often associated with existentialism

“The philosopher’s exploration of the absurdum led to a deeper understanding of human existence.”