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Ad hominem
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Translingual
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 homo.
Noun
ad hominem (ad hominems)
- a logical fallacy, arguing that an idea or concept is wrong because its proponent is flawed
- an attempt to argue against an opponent's idea by discrediting the opponent himself
- a personal attack
Adjective
ad hominem
- of, or related to, ad hominem
- an ad hominem argument
Adverb
ad hominem
- in an ad hominem manner
Spelling Note
It is wrong to spell it ad hominum. The Latin word is homo, not hominus .
10-26-2009 07:45:12
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