argumentum ad hominem

Noun

Meaning

argumentum ad hominem (plural argumenta ad hominem or argumentums ad hominem)

(logic) A type of fallacious argument in which the attempt is made to refute a theory or belief by discrediting the person(s) who advocate that theory or belief; an ad hominem argument.

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Synonyms

argument ad hominem

Close letter words and terms

argumentum ad dictionarium argumentum ad feminam argumentum ad fidem argumentum ad ignorantiam argumentum ad invidiam argumentum ad judicium