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argumentum ad absurdum
Argument to absurdity.
An appeal pointing out the absurdity of an opponent's point of view rather than by establishing the merits of one's own position.
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Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group A
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surd-, -surd +
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