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Hyphenation of ad hominem

How to hyphenate ad hominem

Because it is a word with a single syllable, ad hominem is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

ad hominem
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
9
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: hominem

Definitions of ad hominem

ad hominem is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    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 or herself.
  • noun
    A personal attack.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.

    Example: Well that's an ad hominem argument.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    In an ad hominem manner.

    Example: He tried to make his case by arguing ad hominem.

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In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.