Associations to the word «Surd»

Wiktionary

SURD, noun. (arithmetic) An irrational number, especially one expressed using the √ symbol.
SURD, noun. (linguistics) A voiceless consonant.
SURD, adjective. (obsolete) Lacking the sense of hearing; deaf.
SURD, adjective. (obsolete) unheard
SURD, adjective. (math) Involving surds, or irrational numbers; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers.
SURD, adjective. (phonetics) unvoiced; voiceless

Dictionary definition

SURD, noun. A consonant produced without sound from the vocal cords.
SURD, adjective. Produced without vibration of the vocal cords; "unvoiced consonants such as `p' and `k' and `s'".

Wise words

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Dhammapada