agendum

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English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Latin agendum, substantive use of the neuter singular of agendus (which ought to be done), future passive participle (gerundive) of agō (I do, act, make).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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agendum (plural agenda or agendums)

  1. (now uncommon) A task which ought to be done.
  2. (theology) Something to be done; a practical duty, rather than an article of faith.
    Coordinate term: credendum

Usage notes

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Agendum is a word now so common in the plural that its plural form agenda is now generally taken to be a collective singular form, with the special meaning of a list of tasks which are to be done. A similar case is datum and its plural data which is now commonly taken to be a collective singular and synonymous with 'information'.

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Anagrams

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Latin

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Participle

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agendum

  1. inflection of agendus:
    1. nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
    2. accusative masculine singular