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词汇 reductio ad absurdissimum
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Definition of reductio ad absurdissimum in English:

reductio ad absurdissimum

noun rɪˌdʌktɪəʊ ad absəːˈdɪsɪməm
rare
  • An extreme instance of reductio ad absurdum.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), philosopher, economist, and advocate of women's rights. From classical Latin reductiō reduction + ad to + absurdissimum, use as noun of absurdissimus, superlative of absurdus, after reductio ad absurdum.

Definition of reductio ad absurdissimum in US English:

reductio ad absurdissimum

nounrɪˌdʌktɪəʊ ad absəːˈdɪsɪməm
rare
  • An extreme instance of reductio ad absurdum.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), philosopher, economist, and advocate of women's rights. From classical Latin reductiō reduction + ad to + absurdissimum, use as noun of absurdissimus, superlative of absurdus, after reductio ad absurdum.

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