Ad Absurdum

C2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of ad absurdum

to the point of absurdity
to the point of ridiculousness
to an extreme degree

Antonyms of ad absurdum

reasonable
logical
sensible

Collocations of ad absurdum

argumentum ad absurdum
Frequency: 70 %

The debater used argumentum ad absurdum to prove his point.

reductio ad absurdum
Frequency: 65 %

The philosopher employed reductio ad absurdum to demonstrate the flaw in the theory.

reasoning ad absurdum
Frequency: 50 %

The scientist used reasoning ad absurdum to challenge the hypothesis.

logic ad absurdum
Frequency: 45 %

The student applied logic ad absurdum to analyze the complex problem.

Idiomatic Expressions for ad absurdum

  • Phrase: argumentum ad absurdum
    Meaning: a form of argument where a proposition is disproven by showing that it leads to absurd or impractical consequences
    Usage: The debater used argumentum ad absurdum to show the flaws in the opponent's reasoning.