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surd - What does it mean?

Definition of 'surd'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (arithmetic) An irrational number, especially one expressed using the ? symbol.
  • (linguistics) A voiceless consonant.
  • Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (obsolete) Lacking the sense of hearing; deaf.
  • * Sir Thomas Brown
  • a surd generation
  • (obsolete) unheard
  • (Kenrick)
  • (math) Involving surds, or irrational numbers; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers.
  • a surd''' expression or quantity; a '''surd number
  • (phonetics) unvoiced; voiceless
  • Anagrams

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