"Reductio ad absurdum" is a Latin term that means "reduction to absurdity." It is a type of argument that aims to disprove a claim or argument by demonstrating that its logical consequences are absurd or contradictory.

The basic idea behind reductio ad absurdum is to assume that a given claim or argument is true, and then to show that this leads to a logical contradiction or absurdity. By doing so, the argument demonstrates that the original claim or argument must be false or incomplete.

Synonyms for "reductio ad absurdum" include proof by contradiction, indirect proof, and proof by reductio. These terms are all used to describe a similar type of argumentative strategy that involves showing that a claim or argument leads to absurd or contradictory consequences.
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