ad hominem
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adjective \(ˈ)ad-ˈhä-mə-ˌnem, -nəm\Definition of AD HOMINEM
1
: appealing to feelings or prejudices rather than intellect
2
: marked by or being an attack on an opponent's character rather than by an answer to the contentions made
Origin of AD HOMINEM
New Latin, literally, to the person
First Known Use: 1598
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2ad hominem
adverbDefinition of AD HOMINEM
: in an ad hominem manner <was arguing ad hominem>
First Known Use of AD HOMINEM
1962
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