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English
Etymology
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
Noun
agendum (plural agenda or agendums)
- (now uncommon) A task which ought to be done.
- (theology) Something to be done; a practical duty, rather than an article of faith.
- Coordinate term: credendum
Usage notes
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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Latin
Participle
agendum
- inflection of agendus:
- nominative/accusative/vocative neuter singular
- accusative masculine singular