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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.