Surd

noun

/sɜːd/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounAn irrational number, especially one expressed using the √ symbol.

2.nounA voiceless consonant.

3.adjectiveLacking the sense of hearing; deaf.

4.adjectiveUnheard

5.adjectiveInvolving surds, or irrational numbers; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers.

"a surd expression or quantity; a surd number"

6.adjectiveUnvoiced; voiceless

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