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Etymology[]
Shortened from the Latin expression argumentum ad hominem, argument at the man (man as in a human being, not man as a male). From argumentum (meaning "argument") + ad (meaning "to" or "at") + hominem, the accusative singular of homo (meaning "man"). It can also mean attacking the messenger.
Noun[]
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ad hominem ({{{1}}})
- Template:Logical fallacy A fallacious objection to an argument or factual claim by appealing to a characteristic or belief of the person making the argument or claim, rather than by addressing the substance of the argument or producing evidence against the claim; an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent himself.
- A personal attack.
Synonyms[]
- (a fallacious objection): ad hominem argument, argument ad hominem, argumentum ad hominem
See also[]
- poisoning the well
Adjective[]
ad hominem
- Of or related to ad hominem.
- Well that's an ad hominem argument.
Adverb[]
ad hominem
- In an ad hominem manner.
- He tried to make his case by arguing ad hominem.
et:ad hominem fr:ad hominem pt:ad hominem ru:ad hominem