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Meaning of surd

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

surd

Pronunciation:/sɜːd//sɝd/

noun

Definitions

  1. An irrational number, especially one expressed using the √ symbol.

  2. A voiceless consonant.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lacking the sense of hearing; deaf.

  2. Unheard

  3. Involving surds, or irrational numbers; not capable of being expressed in rational numbers.

    Example: a surd expression or quantity; a surd number

  4. Unvoiced; voiceless