SURD


Meaning of SURD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' s ə rd

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin surdus deaf, silent, stupid

Date: 1610

1 : lacking sense : IRRATIONAL < surd conceits of scripture's sense ― Thomas Jackson>

2 : VOICELESS ― used of speech sounds

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