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reductio ad absurdum |
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reductio ad absurdum [ri¦dək·tē·ō äd ab′sərd·əm] (mathematics) A method of proof in which it is first supposed that the fact to be proved is false, and then it is shown that this supposition leads to the contradiction of accepted facts. Also known as indirect proof; proof by contradiction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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