1syllable
ad hominem
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Definitions ofad hominem
1noun
- 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.
- A personal attack.
1adjective
- Of or relating to this kind of fallacious objection.
Example: "Well that's an ad hominem argument."
1adverb
- In an ad hominem manner.
Example: "He tried to make his case by arguing ad hominem."
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